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Swimming’s new transgender policy could impact other sports

“If we ever get pushed into a corner to that point where we’re making a judgment about fairness or inclusion, I will always fall down on the side of fairness.”

By The Associated Press

Penn’s Lia Thomas plans to keep swimming – with an eye on Olympics

“Trans women are not a threat to women’s sports.”

By The Associated Press

As Pennsylvania Republican bill targeting trans girls moves forward, a simple question goes unanswered

Pennsylvania Republicans advanced a bill targeting trans athletes and they have no idea how many trans girls play sports in Pennsylvania.

By Brett Sholtis

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University of Pennsylvania’s Lia Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs

Thomas has followed NCAA and Ivy League rules since she began her transition in 2019 by starting hormone replacement therapy.

By The Associated Press

University of Pennsylvania’s Lia Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs

The inclusion of the transgender swimmer created controversy, even within the sport.

By The Associated Press

Transgender Penn swimmer Thomas ends Ivy meet with 3rd title

Thomas’ win was a school- and meet-record time of 47.63, and marked her third individual title at the Ivy championships following a dominating season.

By The Associated Press

Transgender swimmers — including University of Pennsylvania’s Lia Thomas — bring spotlight to Ivy championship

Several states either have or are considering laws that would keep transgender girls and college-age women from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity.

By The Associated Press