UPenn to ban trans athletes after probe stemming from swimmer Lia Thomas

Published: 7/1/2025
UPenn to ban trans athletes after probe stemming from swimmer Lia Thomas
University of Pennsylvania to ban transgender athletes following investigation related to Lia Thomas, the first trans athlete to win the highest US national college title. The university will update records under current eligibility guidelines but hasn't confirmed if Thomas' records will be erased. This action follows a federal civil rights probe, marking the latest development in the contentious issue of transgender athletes in sports.