(WATCH) Title IX
For Carter Satterfield and Juliana Morrow, swimming isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. Carter Satterfield: I wanted a place where I could work to be the best me, and for me, that’s in the pool. Juliana Morrow: […]
swimming
Swimmer Lia Thomas loses fight to compete as female in elite world competitions
Lia, formerly William, Thomas has lost one round in a challenge to rules barring men from competing as women in elite global competitions, such as the Olympics. That’s according to USA Today Sports, which says it obtained a ruling on
Swimmer Lia Thomas loses fight to compete as female in elite world competitions Read More »
(READ) Gov. DeSantis declares Florida native Emma Weyant winner of women’s 500-yard freestyle over Lia Thomas
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) has issued an official proclamation recognizing Emma Weyant, a Florida native and Virginia swimmer, winner of the 500-yard freestyle at the recent NCAA Championships in place of University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Lia Thomas, who is swimming on the
Lia Thomas wins another race; continues to ignite controversy over men in women’s sports
The continued record-breaking performance of University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas is continuing to ignite controversies both within and outside the world of swimming. Thomas switched from swimming in male competitions, where analysts say he was considered fairly average, to
