Lia Thomas’ victory at NCAA swimming finals sparks fierce debate over trans athletes

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Thomas becomes first trans athlete to win NCAA swimming titleVictory brings both condemnation and support from rivals Lia Thomas was the subject of intense scrutiny in Atlanta. Photograph: Brett Davis/USA Today Sports 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

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