Lia Catherine Thomas[2] (born May 1999) is an American swimmer. She was the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship, having won the …

Jun 13, 2024 · Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who made national headlines in 2022 after winning an NCAA individual title, will not be allowed to compete in elite women’s races, …

Mar 20, 2025 · On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced it would freeze $175 million of Penn’s federal funding, attributing the decision to alleged Title IX violations from allowing …

Mar 20, 2025 · Lia Thomas is a former University of Pennsylvania swimmer who drew harsh criticism for her success as the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I …

Jun 13, 2024 · Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has spoken out after losing a legal battle that will essentially see her barred from competing in next month's Olympics in Paris.

Feb 21, 2025 · Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who made history as the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I women’s swimming championship, has …

Jun 12, 2024 · Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her challenge against rules that stop her competing in elite women’s races because judges ruled she did not have standing to bring …

Jun 12, 2024 · Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas lost a legal battle Wednesday challenging an effective ban on trans women competing in the highest levels of women's swimming, dashing …

Mar 19, 2025 · FILE - University of Pennsylvania athlete Lia Thomas prepares for the 500 meter freestyle event at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships on March 17, 2022, at …

1 day ago · Penn swimmer Lia Thomas poses with her trophy after finishing first in the 500-yard freestyle race during the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships at the McAuley …