Tag: Lia Thomas
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Making Waves: The Debate Over Trans Athletes | CBS Sunday Morning
University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, has smashed Ivy League records in the pool since switching from the men’s team to the women’s. Her winning streak has reignited a fierce debate: do trans women have an unfair biological advantage in sports? And are competitive fairness and trans inclusivity mutually exclusive? With 22…
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Making Waves: Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas’ NCAA Win Sparks Public Protest | CBN News
The national title Lia Thomas won in the NCAA Div. 1 Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships has raised awareness of the threat that transgender athletes pose to women’s sports, and the public outcry is escalating.
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Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Crowned NCAA Champion, Victory Sparks Controversy | SportsMax Zone
The Zone invites resident track and field expert Leighton Levy to review the World Athletics Indoor Champs competition.
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Lia Thomas & the Matter of Trans Athletes | Balancing Sporting Fairness vs Inclusivity | Ross Tucker | Off The Ball
Sports scientist Ross Tucker joined Joe Molloy to discuss the question of trans athletes after swimmer Lia Thomas won the NCAA swimming title.
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Gov. DeSantis Declares Sarasota Swimmer Winner Over Transgender Athlete | ABC Action News
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring swimmer Emma Weyant the winner of the 500-yard freestyle race at the Division 1 Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships over transgender athlete Lia Thomas.
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Was It Fair for Lia Thomas to Swim in NCAA Championships? | Dan Abrams Live
Karleigh Webb, an OutSports contributor, says the criticisms of Lia Thomas are unfair and she deserved to compete against women at the NCAA championships last weekend.
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Trans Swimmer Destroying Competition And Setting Records | The Jimmy Dore Show
University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas has been blowing opponents out of the water this NCAA season, while also stirring up controversy as an avatar in the ongoing debate over trans women’s participation in women’s competitive sports. Her teammates and competitors have expressed support but fans and the general public have offered up a more…
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‘Tyranny of the Minority’: Athlete in Tears After Trans Swimmer Steals Spot in Championship | WJ Live
It’s time for the silent majority to speak up.
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Lia Thomas Becomes 1st Transgender Athlete to Win NCAA Championship | TODAY
Penn’s Lia Thomas made NCAA history after dominating the 500-free swim, becoming the first known transgender athlete to win a D-1 championship in any sport. Her standout season has ushered in a wave of scrutiny with some complaining she has a physical advantage.