Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Shares Her Inspirational Story With Sports Illustrated, Stating “I Belong on the Women’s Team” Amid Heated Debates… Full story below👇👇👇

Collegiate swimmer Lia Thomas has avoided commenting on the debate regarding her competing as a transgender athlete in women’s sports. In the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, she illustrates how still waters run deep.

Since 2021, the 22-year-old University of Pennsylvania student has been subject to the public spotlight as her story sits at the intersection between identity, inclusion and fairness in sports.