Posted on Mar 28, 2022
Why the data shows trans swimming champion Lia Thomas didn’t have an unfair advantage
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On 17 March, Lia Thomas became the first openly transgender athlete to win America's top trophy in university sports when she swam to victory in the women's 500 yard (457 meter) freestyle race.
Ms Thomas, 22, won first place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) first division swimming championship, her final competition as a college athlete.
Amid her success, though, Ms Thomas has become a lightning rod in the debate about trans women in sport, as well as a target for much of the American right.
Ms Thomas, 22, won first place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) first division swimming championship, her final competition as a college athlete.
Amid her success, though, Ms Thomas has become a lightning rod in the debate about trans women in sport, as well as a target for much of the American right.
Why the data shows trans swimming champion Lia Thomas didn’t have an unfair advantage
Posted from independent.co.uk
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Why are some critics criticizing Sarah Thomas 'transition to women's cycling?
Some critics of Ms. Thomas' participation have pointed to her record before transitioning, when she competed in men's races, claiming that moving into the women's has improved her overall position."
"Why are some critics criticizing Sarah Thomas 'transition to women's cycling?
Some critics of Ms. Thomas' participation have pointed to her record before transitioning, when she competed in men's races, claiming that moving into the women's has improved her overall position."
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Waiting for someone to pop in with the "you can find data to prove anything" argument. Maybe. Maybe not. But you can't argue with Ms. Thomas getting beaten multiple times by swimmers who haven't undergone HRT. In fact, she got her ass kicked in a couple races. Now, tell me again how trans women have an advantage.
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SrA John Monette
She has been on HRT. Her testosterone levels are no higher than any of her competitors.
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