Penn swimming in hot water???

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MSN

Unless there were specific rules at the time I think this should just be water under the bridge. If there were rules on this then I think Penn and this swimmer are up a creek with out a paddle

 

[CP87]

MSN

Unless there were specific rules at the time I think this should just be water under the bridge. If there were rules on this then I think Penn and this swimmer are up a creek with out a paddle

At the time, NCAA allowed transgender women to compete as long as they had completed at least 1 year of hormone replacement therapy (Thomas had completed more than 2 before competing as a woman). Rules have since changed. Different sporting bodies have different rules, but most either ban transgender women from participating in the female category, or they require transitioning prior to puberty. This makes the most sense, as it is generally accepted that at least some of the athletic advantage gained from going through puberty as a male are retained even through post-puberty hormone therapy.

Here’s what to know about former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas

The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look back at Thomas’ journey to Penn, her time representing Penn Athletics, and her impact after graduation.

www.thedp.com