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Three of Lia Thomas' swim teammates at Penn sue the school, saying inclusion of the trans athlete violated their rights


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 15:45 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • A day before President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, three University of Pennsylvania graduates sued their alma mater over the inclusion of a transgender student in a women's swimming competition.

Three former teammates of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas at the University of Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging that the inclusion of Thomas in women's swimming competitions violated their rights under Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. The lawsuit claims that Thomas, who previously competed on the men's team before transitioning, had an unfair physical advantage, impacting the plaintiffs' opportunities for fair competition, recognition, and potential accolades. The swimmers argue that this situation not only affected their athletic performance but also their privacy and mental well-being, as they were compelled to share locker room facilities with Thomas. The case seeks to address what the plaintiffs describe as a breach of their rights to equal opportunity in sports, highlighting the ongoing debate over transgender participation in sports.

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