How Women's Swimming Got So Transphobic
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Almost no other sport is as hostile to trans athletes—and that's because its culture created the perfect conditions for transphobia to take root.
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There's got to be a better way to include transgender women in sport - New Statesman
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Trans people in sports: A non-issue
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Iszac Henig on Podium in 'Dream Come True' Historic Transgender Race
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The world swimming body effectively bans transgender women from women's events : NPR
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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks out about backlash, future plans to compete - ABC News
Transphobic billboard angers Emily Seebohm
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Trans Swimmers Compete in Ivy League, Results Upend Transphobic Ideas
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Lia Thomas controversy surrounds NCAA swimming championships, incites national debate - ESPN
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The Nation Mocked For Insane Lia Thomas Tweet - outkick
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