CHRISTIANNOTICE.COM.- This Thursday Lia Thomas became the first transgender swimmer to win a national university competition in the United States.
Lia from the University of Pennsylvania won by a wide margin over her peers in the 500-yard freestyle event.
Lia’s victory generated various protests among her peers and among Internet users on social networks, in addition to receiving a discreet applause at the time of her award.
Lia finished the test with a time of 4 minutes 33.24 seconds, almost 2 seconds above second place, Emma Weyant with 4 minutes 34, 49 seconds, reports The world.
Third place went to Erica Sullivan, who won a silver medal at Tokyo 2020.
Swimming’s governing body, USA Swimming, has issued new guidelines for transgender competitors, including a stricter threshold for testosterone levels.
The swimmer and multiple Olympic champion Michael Phelps spoke on the subject: “We should all feel comfortable with who we are in our own skin, but I believe that all sports should be played on equal terms so that there is justice.”
He continued: “This is my sport, this has been my sport for my entire career and honestly, the only thing I would love is for everyone to be able to compete on equal terms,” he said.
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