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Lia Thomas Banned From Competing At An Elite Level After FINA Restricts Trans Women From Swimming In Events
Trans swimmer Lia Thomas grabbed the attention of the whole country when he identified as a woman, joined the University of Pennsylvania swim team, and broke records and won medals at various meets.
By Gina Florio1 min read
Thomas' infiltration of women's collegiate swim has sparked a national conversation about the presence of transgender athletes in sports. FINA, the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has just implemented new rules that will have a huge impact on Thomas and any other trans athlete that attempts to participate in women's sports.