“I’m not a man. I’m a woman, so I belong on the women’s team. Trans people deserve that same respect every other athlete gets,” swimmer Lia Thomas told Sports Illustrated.
, led the effort behind the letter which argued that if Thomas “were to be eligible to compete she could now break Penn, Ivy and NCAA women’s swimming records; feats she could never have done as a male athlete.” The implication was that Thomas and transgender women and girls like her would disrupt the playing field for cisgender women in sports.
. More than favoring those genetically prone to being athletically skilled, there are also economic factors to consider. For instance, elite colleges will always have access to superior coaches and facilities due to their budgets and income.Donald Miralle / Sports Illustrated“I’m a woman, just like anybody else on the team,” Thomas explained. “I’ve always viewed myself as just a swimmer. It’s what I’ve done for so long; it’s what I love.
Thomas will compete in the NCAA Championships this month after NCAA solidified her eligibility in February when it saidFor Thomas, who told Sports Illustrated of her desire to be a positive symbol for younger trans athletes, achievements like these have victories that transcend the timing board.
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