Transgender Swimmer Breaks Records at Ivy League Championships

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FEB 2022

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Right narrative

Trans women have physical advantages over biological females. Society may be celebrating the inclusion of transgender athletes, but this is unfair and bad for women sports.

Left narrative

Trans athletes have participated in college events for years, and Lia Thomas met eligibility rules. Negative predictions on the impact of trans athletes competing against biological females have been debunked -- continued discriminatory claims are based on transphobia.

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