The Latest Breaking News from Lia Thomas

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas breaks silence on criticism: I transitioned to be happy, not to gain athletic advantage

Swimmer Lia Thomas, who became the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship earlier this year, is responding to criticism against trans women competing in sports.

Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022

Lia Thomas says she transitioned to be happy, not to win swimming titles

Lia Thomas, who became the first transgender swimmer to win a major US college title, has pushed back against criticism that she had an unfair advantage

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2022

From pool to track: disputes over trans athletes mustn’t make everyone a loser

Arguing for sex-based categories in sports such as swimming and cycling is not bigotry. It’s fairness

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

We applaud Jamie Wallis for his honesty yet ban trans athletes

I have never lived my truth and I’m not sure how. Perhaps it starts with telling everyone.” This the last line of Tory MP Jamie Wallis’s brave and sadly shocking statement to the public this week, in which he spoke movingly of his gender dysphoria and how he had felt…

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022

Stonewall criticises exclusion of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges

Bridges’ initial inclusion in the women’s event at the British National Omnium Championships sparked widespread debate.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Trans swimming champion Lia Thomas finishes controversial college career – what’s next for athlete?

‘Lia Thomas deserves all the celebration for her success this season, but instead is being met with nationwide misogyny and transphobia,’ says the National Women’s Law Center

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges 'not eligible' to race in women's event after ruling

Cyclist Emily Bridges has been deemed ineligible to compete against Laura Kenny this weekend - the 21-year-old was set to compete but the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) have confirmed she will not take part in her first women's event

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022