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Controversy of the Year: Lia Thomas Swims Fastest Times in the Nation
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Lia Thomas, Iszac Henig post fastest times at Ivy League championships
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Penn swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs
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UPenn's Lia Thomas dominates yet another race, taking first in 100yd final at Ivy Championship
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Transgender Penn swimmer Thomas ends Ivy meet with 3rd title
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Lia Thomas swims on for Penn amid controversy
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USA Swimming's new policy on trans athletes won't affect Penn star Lia Thomas — for now
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Trans swimmer Lia Thomas.
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Penn women's swimmer Lia Thomas sparks national conversation on transgender athletes
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Transgender Penn swimmer Lia Thomas ends Ivy meet with third title