Category: Organization
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Hartzler Launches ‘Transphobic’ Ad Targeting Transgender College Swimmer | The Kansas City Star
Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s U.S. Senate campaign has launched an anti-transgender television ad targeting a swimmer on the University of Pennsylvania swim team. In a 30-second ad, Hartzler implies that the swimmer, Lia Thomas, who is transgender, changed her gender in order to get an competitive edge. “Some people are afraid to talk about it…
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Swimmers From Milwaukee Area Feel Impact From University, Conference Dispute | TMJ4 News
Two swimmers from the Milwaukee area will not compete for a conference title this week amid a dispute over rules between the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) and the Horizon League.
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Katya Says ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Caused Her to Quit Swimming | 7.30
Swimming Australia has offered a historic apology to female athletes who have been abused and harassed in the sport after a damning report. But as Lorna Knowles from ABC Investigations reports, some athletes are calling for more. And a warning, this story contains language some viewers may find confronting.
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#MIXBreakfast with Malaysian Competitive Swimmer
Aishah, RD, and Prem had a talk with Cindy Ong, a Malaysian Competitive Swimmer on discrimination in sports.
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Adult Swim Class Opens a New World for Adam After a Scary Experience at the Deep End | ABC Australia
Swimming is a huge part of life in Australia – but what if you can’t swim? In the Central Queensland mining town of Dysart, the public pool is bringing together long-time locals and those born a world away. High school teacher Adam Kelvin Mhende is swimming for the first time after moving to the town…
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Young Swimmer Barred From Event For BLM Suit | Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey
A young swimmer is barred from an event for her BLM suit. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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Ian Thorpe Speaks Out Against Morrison Government’s Religious Discrimination Bill | 7NEWS Australia
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe has spoken out against the Morrison government’s controversial religious discrimination bill, saying it would allow “state-sponsored discrimination.†The proposed laws, due to be introduced into parliament on Tuesday, are intended to prevent a person from being discriminated against on the basis of their religion. See 7NEWS
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Official Tries to Disqualify Competitor at Duluth YMCA Swim Meet Over ‘Black Lives Matter’ Swimsuit | CBS Minnesota
The Duluth YMCA said an official was removed from a swim meet Sunday after attempting to disqualify a swimmer for wearing a “Black Lives Matter†swimsuit. The meet was held at Superior High School. The YMCA said an “independent volunteer official inappropriately barred a student-athlete from taking part in the meet.†See CBS Minnesota
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16 Penn Swimmers Say Lia Thomas Should Be Barred From Competition | New York Post
In response to the NCAA’s recently updated transgender policy, Lia Thomas’ teammates have spoken out against her.