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Michael Phelps weighs in on transgender swimmer issue

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Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps recently called the controversy around Lia Thomas, the transgender University of Pennsylvania swimmer, “very complicated” Phelps likened it to his experience with doping in the sport. Thomas has set pool, program, and meet records, 38 seconds ahead of the next-closest female Penn swimmer in one event.

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Michael Phelps weighs in on transgender swimmer issue

During an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, the Olympic gold medallist weighed in on the controversy over transgender NCAA swimmer Lia Thomas.

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Washington Examiner

Phelps labels Lia Thomas controversy 'very complicated,' calls for 'even playing field'

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, Michael Phelps has tears in his eyes as he shows off his gold medal after the men's 200-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While swimming to Olympic glory, Phelps found comfort in the pool and quite a bit of angst out of it. Because he is willing to share his story of depression and raise awareness of mental health issues, Phelps …

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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The Spun

Michael Phelps Reacts To The NCAA Transgender Swimming Controversy

Swimming legend Michael Phelps believes competitors deserve an even playing field.In an interview on CNN, Phelps was pressed on the going controversy involving transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.Thomas began her collegiate swimming career on the men’s team at the University of Pennsylvania. After a sex change, she began competing on the women’s team. She’s dominated the sport ever since.Phelps discussed the controversy last week and compared the sit…

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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MEAWW Entertainment

Michael Phelps slammed for saying Lia Thomas issue is 'complicated': 'Waving white flag'

Michael Phelps slammed for saying Lia Thomas issue is 'complicated': 'Waving white flag'A lot of controversies have surrounded transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in recent times, which champion swimmer Michael Phelps has now described as 'very complicated'. He has also added that sports need a 'level playing field' to be fair. Phelps, a successful Olympian who had bagged 28 medals, compared the issue around Thomas to doping.Phelps told CNN that some…

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National Review

Asked about Transgender UPenn Swimmer, Michael Phelps Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’

Phelps conceded that the situation is ‘very complicated’ and said he doesn’t know how it should be addressed.

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The Daily Wire

Michael Phelps Weighs In On Collegiate Transgender Swimmer: Needs To Be ‘An Even Playing Field’

Legendary American Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding a transgender swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania by saying that he wants everyone to complete on a even playing field.CNN’s Christiane Amanpour brought up the situation involving University of Pennsylvania College swimmer by the name of Lia Thomas, saying that Thomas has been “obviously doing exceptionally well.”“What do you make of this pa…

2 years ago·Nashville, United States

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Michael Phelps weighs in on transgender swimmer issue

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Michael Phelps weighs in on transgender swimmer issue

Michael Phelps weighs in on transgender swimmer issue

Phelps labels Lia Thomas controversy 'very complicated,' calls for 'even playing field'

Phelps labels Lia Thomas controversy 'very complicated,' calls for 'even playing field'

Michael Phelps Reacts To The NCAA Transgender Swimming Controversy

Michael Phelps Reacts To The NCAA Transgender Swimming Controversy

Michael Phelps slammed for saying Lia Thomas issue is 'complicated': 'Waving white flag'

Michael Phelps slammed for saying Lia Thomas issue is 'complicated': 'Waving white flag'

Asked about Transgender UPenn Swimmer, Michael Phelps Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’

Asked about Transgender UPenn Swimmer, Michael Phelps Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’

Michael Phelps Weighs In On Collegiate Transgender Swimmer: Needs To Be ‘An Even Playing Field’

Michael Phelps Weighs In On Collegiate Transgender Swimmer: Needs To Be ‘An Even Playing Field’

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