FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 | History Defined

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says integrity of women's sport under threat after transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wins US swimming title

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the "integrity of women's sport" is under threat after a transgender swimmer wins a prestigious US college title.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

When inclusion and fairness collide

Transgender female swimmer Lia Thomas has raised some thorny issues by competing against biological women.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022

Coe warns transgender athletes pose risk to integrity of women’s sport

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has called on the International Olympic Committee to introduce new regulations governing transgender athletes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2022

Penn swimmer Lia Thomas is a national champion in the 500-yard freestyle

ATLANTA — Amid intense scrutiny and opposition, University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas on Thursday became the first transgender athlete to win a Division I collegiate national championship.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 17, 2022

Penn's Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs

Lia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday as the first known transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Lia Thomas Swims to Victory Under NCAA's Controversial Standards for Trans Competitors

Clocking in at a time of 4:33.24, Lia Thomas becomes the first trans swimmer to win gold at the NCAA Division I women’s swimming championship.

Reason · Mar 17, 2022

Lia Thomas Qualifies for 500-Yard Freestyle Final at NCAA Swimming Championships

The Penn swimmer finished with a time of 4:33.82 on Thursday morning.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2022

Trans college swimmer Lia Thomas speaks out: ‘I belong on the women’s team’

‘I just want to show trans kids and younger trans athletes that they’re not alone’

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas pushes back against critics - “I belong on the women’s team”

Lia Thomas has become a controversial discussion in the US with the likes of Michael Phelps and Piers Morgan criticising her inclusion in women's sport

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2022

Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Opens Up in Exclusive Sports Illustrated Interview

The trans swimmer, who has become a national talking point, talked to Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 3, 2022