Trans swimmer Lia Thomas will not compete in Olympics after losing legal battle

Three judges dismissed Lia Thomas’ attempt to overturn a ruling banning her from qualifying for the Olympics

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas won’t be able to compete in the Olympics after losing her legal battle to overturn World Aquatics’s rule change.

The 25-year-old American swimmer was the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship after winning the women’s 500-yard freestyle event in 2022.

Lia Thomas contested the rule when it was introduced in 2022 (Mike Comer/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

However, World Aquatics later banned anyone who’d ‘been through male puberty’ from competing in women’s races – Thomas having started hormone replacement therapy in 2019.

The new rule was introduced after Thomas won NCAA gold after beating Olympic silver medallist Emma Weyant in the women’s 500-yard freestyle in 2022.

As per World Aquatics’ Competition Regulations – first unveiled that year and updated 1 January 2024 – section 5.5 details the ‘Eligibility for the Women’s Category’.

Section 5.5.2 states transgender women athletes are allowed to compete in its competitions as long as ‘they can establish to World Aquatics’s comfortable satisfaction that they have not experienced any part of male puberty beyond Tanner Stage 2 or before age 12, whichever is later’.

 

 

 

CONTINUE READING…
Author: awestories24.com

Related Posts

Tom Hanks leaves Trump supporters furious following ‘SNL 50’ sketch: ‘He insulted me and 77 million other viewers’

Tom Hanks has long been one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, but his latest appearance on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special has ignited a major controversy….

Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Onion Beef: A Slow Cooker Classic with Just 3 Ingredients

There’s something deeply comforting about the smell of slow-cooked beef filling the house. For many, it recalls Sunday dinners, family gatherings, or cozy nights when a hot…

Scientists Warn of a Silent Epidemic: Men’s Testosterone Levels Are Plummeting — And Here’s Why

Across the globe, scientists are raising alarm over a silent crisis: men’s testosterone levels are plummeting at a rate that’s both rapid and unprecedented. A 2007 study…

When Her Hair Took Over My Flight, I Gave Her a Lesson She’d Never Forget

Your reaction on the flight was undeniably effective—you made an instant impression and the disruptive behavior stopped. However, putting gum in someone’s hair crosses a serious line….

Farmer discovers strange eggs in his field – experts offer surprising explanation

During a quiet morning walk through his soybean field, 64-year-old farmer Thomas stumbled upon an unexpected sight. After a night of rain, the soil was damp and…

Unique perfumes, perfect for the most sophisticated and elegant.

Perfume is more than a scent—it’s a statement. Choosing the right fragrance can highlight your personality and style. Whether you prefer floral, sweet, or citrus notes, here…