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Transgender swimmer can't compete in Olympics after losing legal battle

Sky News Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas can't compete in the Olympics after she lost her legal battle to have the rules barring her participation overturned.
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News video: Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Had No Chance at Olympics, Donna De Varona Says

Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Had No Chance at Olympics, Donna De Varona Says 02:24

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas had no chance to win a legal challenge that would have opened the door for a potential Olympics bid -- and she should instead compete against other trans swimmers ... so says a former Team USA gold medalist.

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