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Penn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks out about backlash, future plans to compete

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Lia Thomas won the women's 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA championships in March. She became the first transgender woman to claim a national title in swimming. Thomas: "Transitioning to get an advantage is not something that ever factors into our decisions" She plans to attend law school and wants to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

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The GuardianThe Guardian

Lia Thomas says she transitioned to be happy, not to win swimming titles

Lia Thomas, who became the first transgender swimmer to win a major US college title, has pushed back against criticism that she had an unfair advantage

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent

Lia Thomas breaks silence over attacks on her swimming success

Trans swimmer Lia Thomas has broken her silence over the attacks on her success, saying that “trans women are not a threat to women’s sport”.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News

Lia Thomas plans to keep swimming - with an eye on Olympics

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas said she intends to keep competing, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Olympics. In an interview that aired Tuesday on ABC's “Good Morning America,” Thomas also disputed those who say she has an unfair biological edge that ruins the integrity of women's athletics.

2 years ago·United States
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USA TodayUSA Today

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas says she didn't transition to gain advantage in college sport

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas responded to critics who say that she gained an unfair advantage competing against women.

2 years ago·United States
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abc Newsabc News

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks out about backlash, future plans

Penn swimmer Lia Thomas spoke one-on-one with ABC News' Juju Chang.

2 years ago·United States
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CNNCNN

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas says 'trans women are not a threat to women's sports'

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas said trans women are "not a threat to women's sports" in an interview with ABC on Tuesday.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States
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