The University of Pennsylvania is set to strip transgender swimmer Lia Thomas of her records and titles after being pressured by the Trump administration.
This move comes following a federal investigation into whether the school violated Title IX, which protects against sex-based discrimination in education and athletics.
According to reports, the Department of Education concluded that allowing Thomas — who is transgender — to compete in women’s events gave her an unfair advantage over biological female athletes.
As a result, UPenn has agreed to not only remove her past swimming records but also issue formal apologies to every biological female competitor who lost to her during competitions.
This decision has sparked major debate online, with some saying it’s a long overdue win for fairness in women’s sports, while others argue it’s a rollback of transgender rights.
Do you think this was the right move by UPenn?
Share your opinion and join the discussion below.
This move comes following a federal investigation into whether the school violated Title IX, which protects against sex-based discrimination in education and athletics.
According to reports, the Department of Education concluded that allowing Thomas — who is transgender — to compete in women’s events gave her an unfair advantage over biological female athletes.
As a result, UPenn has agreed to not only remove her past swimming records but also issue formal apologies to every biological female competitor who lost to her during competitions.
This decision has sparked major debate online, with some saying it’s a long overdue win for fairness in women’s sports, while others argue it’s a rollback of transgender rights.
Do you think this was the right move by UPenn?
Share your opinion and join the discussion below.
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