In a turn that has stirred fierce debate and questions about fairness in women's sports, Ana Caldas, a 47-year-old transgender athlete, has won all five races she entered at the US Masters Swimming Spring National Championship in San Antonio, Texas.
Her performances have sparked comparisons to the controversy surrounding Lia Thomas, the American swimmer who made headlines after winning an NCAA title as a transgender woman. The latest victories have prompted both admiration and criticism, highlighting ongoing tensions over gender identity and competitive integrity.
