Lia Catherine Thomas [2] (born May 1999) is an American swimmer. She was the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship, having won the women's 500-yard freestyle event in 2022, before being barred from competing in women's events by World Aquatics.

Jun 13, 2024 · Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who made national headlines in 2022 after winning an NCAA individual title, will not be allowed to compete in elite women’s races, including the 2024 Olympics,...

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas lost a legal battle Wednesday challenging an effective ban on trans women competing in the highest levels of women's swimming, dashing her hopes...

Jun 12, 2024 · American swimmer Lia Thomas has had a legal case against governing body World Aquatics dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. World Aquatics (WA) voted in 2022 to stop transgender...

Jan 27, 2024 · Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has begun legal proceedings against World Aquatics, swimming’s governing body, after it voted to restrict transgender athletes from competing in elite women’s...

Mar 3, 2022 · Lia Thomas has dominated women’s college swimming this season—and has also become a lightning rod for controversy.

Mar 13, 2024 · Trans woman Lia Thomas has recently retired from competitive swimming following constant debate on transgender inclusivity.

11 hours ago · Penn University swimmer Lia Thomas swims in the 500 yard freestyle race in 2022. Photographer: Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images ... Thomas won the 500- and 200-yard freestyle races, as well as the ...