U. Penn, Ivy League back transgender swimmer amid backlash over successful season
Thomas, 22, began to transition in 2018 and came out to her team a year later.on the Swimswam podcast.
Thomas underwent more than two years of hormone replacement therapy and followed NCAA guidelines in order to earn a spot on the women’s team. Last month, she notched the fastest times in college swimming in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events, while dominating the 1,650 freestyle when she won the event, 38 seconds faster than the runner-up.Officials at Penn say they’re aware students and parents have criticized about Thomas, with some people reportedly contacting the NCAA to demand rules about transgender athletes be modified.
“While the NCAA’s rules demand the use of testosterone suppressants for a specific duration, the current requirements are not rigid enough and do not produce an authentic competitive atmosphere,” John Lohn, editor-in-chief of Swimming World magazine,“It is obvious that one year is not a sufficient time frame to offer up a level playing field. Athletes transitioning from male to female possess the inherent advantage of years of testosterone production and muscle-building.
Thomas and her team are scheduled to compete this weekend in a tri-meet against Yale University and Dartmouth College.Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories. He has seen every episode of “Saved by the Bell” at least 50 times, longs to perfect the crane kick from “The Karate Kid” and performs stand-up comedy, while also cheering on the New York Yankees and New York Giants.
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