UPenn to Ban Transgender Athletes, Erase Lia Thomas Records: Reactions Erupt
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to a settlement with the Department of Education that will prevent transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams. As part of the agreement, the university will erase the records of Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, who previously competed for UPenn. The Department of Education found the university violated Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination, by allowing male athletes to compete in women’s sports. UPenn will be updating its women’s swimming records to reflect current eligibility guidelines.
John Q. Hosedrinker