Lia Thomas’ victory at NCAA swimming finals sparks fierce debate over trans athletes
by Guardian sport from US news | The Guardian on (#5XBBW)
- Thomas becomes first trans athlete to win NCAA swimming title
- Victory brings both condemnation and support from rivals
A former Olympic swimmer has written a letter of protest to US college sports' governing body, the NCAA, attacking its policy on transgender athletes after a high-profile swim meet that made international news.
The University of Pennsylvania's Lia Thomas made history on Thursday as the first known transgender athlete to win an NCAA swimming championship when she took the title in the 500m freestyle.
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