Who is Lia Thomas? Transgender swimmer banned by University of Penn and the controversy surrounding her

Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, sparked controversy after winning an NCAA title in 2022. In July 2025, the University of Pennsylvania agreed to ban transgender women from women's sports teams following a U.S. Department of Education investigation. This decision requires UPenn to revise athletic records and apologize to athletes who competed against Thomas, marking a significant shift in policy.

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