'I am a woman': Transgender UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas shares story in Sports Illustrated interview

[littlecatfeet]

Congratulations to Emma Weyant, the real winner of the women’s 500 metre freestyle final at the NCAA championships 🥇

[ninadaly]

This is just ridiculous! You want to swim as Lia? Fine. But swim against men as Lia. I’m sure they won’t mind.

[snakeplissken]

If you have to pass a drug test to prove you haven't gained an unfair advantage, why wouldn't the same apply to a DNA test?

[evenjsteven]

You identify as a woman? I identify as a swim meet judge. You're disqualified because you're a man. Not much of a man, but still a man.

[bleu]

No no no this is so disrespectful to all women…unfair due to body advantages it’s like cheating

[marym]

Can't win as a man....so, I'll win as a women!
This world is sick! 🤪

[roryjames]

To engage in a debate with these people who deny reality is a massive waste of time. Just ignore them and their attention seeking ways.

Oh and don't let them steal medals from women.

[The_Vaporizer]

It's like Mike Tyson fighting in the feather weight class.

[ibmgrunt]

His name is WILL THOMAS!!! And it's TOTALLY WRONG that he should be able to compete on a female's sports team!!!
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[MasterJediSean]

Leah has only been on hormone therapy for under 3 years, this in no way means she/he can refer to themselves as the opposite gender. When I hear Leah speak or see her/him in a swimsuit no part of this person looks or sounds female. I think they should revoke her/his winning of the "Women's" gold medal. The only person who is happy about this Leah and other individuals who "feel psychologically" like a women, but us NOT a women. They should create a new category for transgenders only. so they can compete in their subsection, but to encroach on the Women's Olympics is unethical. not to mention this really pisses me off as I feel these individuals have more rights than the majority.

[rmyoung]

This is a result of cancel culture. Everyone within the sport who has the power to say no is afraid to speak up. Everyone within science is afraid to say no, you’re not a woman. I think it’s perfectly wonderful to believe yourself the gender you want to be/feel as you are, but society needs limits.

[jlr]

Yes! She should compete, with the men.

[ryancampbell]

Definitely a dude. Goes from 462 to number 1 lmao. Dude probably planned this scheme out overnight.

[medicgaming]

Oh yeah… no wonder why the dude keeps winning

[rona]

I hope she crushes every record, and sports come to the realization that eventually every female sport will be dominated by a transgender athlete. This will be a just punishment to everyone who let this get out of control.

[BaldwinVoice]

I’m a giraffe.

Just because I’m claiming to be something I’m not doesn’t make me that thing

[maxbrazil]

"you are a cheater"
Not a woman and definitely not a man.

[mrhoneystinger]

Big man on campus. Enough already, just start your own trans league. Besides, there's only going to be three competitors so everyone gets a medal.

[berad]

And I identify as the President of the US. So let all this madness end right now! I’ve never been so embarrassed to be an American!

[lightsdarkness]

if he can pretend he's a woman can i pretend i don't have to pay taxes