Transgender swimmers barred from female events if they went through male puberty - BreakingNews.ie

6/19/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
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The move means Lia Thomas, who in March became the first transgender swimmer to win a major US national college title, will be ineligible to compete.
Swimmings world governing body FINA has voted to ban athletes who have gone through male puberty from racing in womens events. In addition, FINA will set up a working group with a view to establishi… [+2826 chars]
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