Former collegiate swimmer and vocal activist Riley Gaines has expressed profound elation following reports that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has officially removed the competitive records of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. Gaines, who has been a tireless advocate for the preservation of sex-segregated categories in women’s sports, described her reaction […]
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Trans athlete Lia Thomas to be stripped of all records and titles by UPenn after agreement with Donald Trump
The collegiate sports landscape is currently bracing for a significant upheaval as reports indicate transgender swimmer Lia Thomas may face the unprecedented stripping of all her University of Pennsylvania records and titles. This controversial development, reportedly stemming from an agreement involving former President Donald Trump, is poised to send profound […]
UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
The University of Pennsylvania has taken significant steps to address the contentious issue surrounding transgender athlete participation, announcing updates to three swimming records previously held by Lia Thomas and a forthcoming apology to female athletes impacted by her presence on the women’s team. This pivotal decision by the Philadelphia-based institution […]
Penn revokes Lia Thomas’ records, bans trans athletes under Trump administration deal
The University of Pennsylvania has ignited a fresh wave of controversy and debate within collegiate athletics, announcing the revocation of swimming records previously held by transgender athlete Lia Thomas and implementing a new policy that bans transgender athletes from participation. This significant shift in sports policy at Penn is notably […]
Lia Thomas stripped of titles: Why transgender swimmer lost records after UPenn-U.S. Department of Education agreement | Sporting News
In a landmark decision that reverberates through the world of collegiate athletics, transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has officially been stripped of all her competitive titles and records, including her historic NCAA Division I national championship. This unprecedented outcome stems from a newly finalized agreement between the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) […]
Questions rise over UPenn’s Lia Thomas lawsuit after Title IX agreement with Trump admin
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) finds itself at the epicenter of a complex and evolving controversy, with recent developments raising significant questions surrounding its Title IX compliance, particularly in light of an agreement reached with the Trump administration, even as the institution faces an active lawsuit from former female swimmers. […]
UPenn, Trump Admin Reach Deal To Strip Trans Swimmer Of Past Titles & Awards
In a landmark decision marking a significant turn in the ongoing national debate surrounding transgender athletes in competitive sports, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Trump Administration have reached a definitive agreement that will see transgender swimmer Lia Thomas stripped of her 2022 NCAA Division I championship title and […]
Lia Thomas To Be Stripped of Records After UPenn Strikes Deal With Government
A landmark agreement has reportedly been struck between the University of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Department of Education, signaling a significant shift in the discourse surrounding transgender athletes in college sports. Central to this development is the reported decision to expunge the athletic records of Lia Thomas, a move that […]
Penn to ban trans women from sports, strip trans swimmer of records in deal with Trump administration
In a landmark and controversial move, the University of Pennsylvania has reportedly reached a resolution agreement with the Trump administration to prohibit transgender women from participating on its women’s sports teams and to nullify the athletic records of former student-athlete Lia Thomas. This unprecedented decision, formally announced by the Education […]
Trans swimmer Lia Thomas’ records revoked in UPenn deal with Trump admin
The University of Pennsylvania has announced a landmark agreement with the Trump administration’s Education Department, leading to the unprecedented retroactive revocation of swimming records and titles held by transgender athlete Lia Thomas. This significant decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing national debate surrounding transgender participation in women’s sports, […]
UPenn to ban trans athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas
The University of Pennsylvania has reached a landmark agreement to prohibit transgender women from participating in its women’s sports teams, effectively resolving a significant federal civil rights investigation that found the institution had infringed upon the rights of its female athletes. This pivotal decision marks a critical juncture in the […]