UPenn considering suit if Lia Thomas barred from women’s champs

The University of Pennsylvania is considering a lawsuit if Lia Thomas is barred from competing in the upcoming NCAA women s swimming championship, according to a report.

A swimmer on the Penn women s team, speaking on the condition of anonymity, claimed to Fox News that administrators were considering legal action if Thomas is prohibited from participating in the championship.

I have a feeling that if USA Swimming changes their rules, they will be filing a lawsuit for Lia to swim, but they wouldn t do that for us, she said. That s just really upsetting.

The swimmer said she had heard that from some of the administrators.  

A rep for Penn didn t immediately return a request for comment.

Lia Thomas, the record-smashing transgender swimmer, is currently eligible to swim, under USA Swimming s rules which require a year of testosterone suppression. By March, transgender athletes will be required to document testosterone levels to remain eligible.

via nypost.com