Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas sets Ivy record in 200-yard
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Penn's Lia Thomas wins 3 events and sets 5 records at Ivies on her way to the NCAA championships
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Swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first transgender athlete to win an NCAA D-I title
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How an Ivy League swimmer became the face of the debate on transgender women in sports
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Trans swimmer Lia Thomas wins 500-yard freestyle at Ivy League Championship
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Who Is Lia Thomas? Trans Swimmer Breaking College Records Sparks Debate
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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wins 100-yard freestyle for third title at Ivy women's championships
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Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Addresses Debate About Her Competing
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Penn's Lia Thomas wins 3 events and sets 5 records at Ivies on her way to the NCAA championships
Transgender Penn swimmer Thomas ends Ivy meet with 3rd title
What are your thoughts on trans people competing in physical sports within their chosen gender identity? - Quora
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Lia Thomas swims on for Penn amid controversy
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Penn's Lia Thomas wins 3 events and sets 5 records at Ivies on her way to the NCAA championships