Thread: Lia Thomas (a man) nominated for 'Woman of the Year' award

Former college athletes take stand against Lia Thomas' nomination for 'Woman of the Year' award

Mother of Ivy League swimmer says school's message is 'women don't matter' in sports

An All-American female swimmer is criticizing the University of Pennsylvania for nominating transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for NCAA Woman of the Year, calling it a "worthless" award due to the organization's stance on the issue.

Thomas – who sparked a worldwide debate about transgender athletes – was one of two nominations by Penn for the award, which according to NCAA.com, "recognizes female student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility and distinguished themselves in their community, in athletics and in academics throughout their college careers." More than 550 athletes were nominated from member schools.

In March, Thomas became the first transgender woman to win an NCAA championship with a dominant performance in the women's 500-yard freestyle. Thomas swam for the men's team for three seasons.

Thomas' nomination was criticized by the University of Kentucky's Riley Gaines, who competed against Thomas at the NCAA Championships in March. Kentucky nominated Gaines for the award.

Referencing a media photo of her and Thomas at the meet, Gaines tweeted, "Being the real girl in that photo and also University of Kentucky's nominee for NCAA WOTY, this is yet another slap in the face to women. First, a female national title and now nominated for the pinnacle award in collegiate athletics.

"The @NCAA has made this award worthless," Gaines added.

Gaines was an All-American in the 200 freestyle this year and the SEC champion in the 200 freestyle and 200 butterfly.

"This award combines athletic performance with academics, service, and character," Gaines wrote. "What character has Thomas shown other than sheer selfishness and entitlement? The disrespect and disregard for the other female athletes in Thomas' interviews is eye-opening."

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This summer, the international organization that oversees swimming competitions approved new rules prohibiting biological males from competing in women's competitions if they have gone through male puberty. The new policy by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) will prohibit swimmers such as Thomas from competing in international competitions – including the Olympics – and from being eligible for world records.

FINA cited studies showing that males have a "relative performance advantage over biological females."

"A biological female athlete cannot overcome that advantage through training or nutrition," FINA said.

All-American Slams University of Pennsylvania for Nominating Lia Thomas for 'NCAA Woman of the Year' - Michael Foust

Interesting conclusion by a lesbian

Heartbreaking': Lesbian champion regrets children being victimized

Originally Posted by Cardinal TT

Interesting conclusion by a lesbian

Heartbreaking': Lesbian champion regrets children being victimized

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Well maybe she wouldn't have, but many seem to be delighting in the children getting involved and even targeting them.

Subreddit bans the word 'groomer', claiming it's an 'anti-LGBTQ+ slur'

Subreddit bans the word '''groomer''', claiming it'''s an '''anti-LGBTQ+ slur''' | The Post Millennial

Originally Posted by John

Subreddit bans the word 'groomer', claiming it's an 'anti-LGBTQ+ slur'

Subreddit bans the word '''groomer''', claiming it'''s an '''anti-LGBTQ+ slur''' | The Post Millennial

So are they saying that LGBTQ+ are pedophiles? Because that's what it sounds like.

Originally Posted by Susan

So are they saying that LGBTQ+ are pedophiles? Because that's what it sounds like.

I think that the LGB are wanting to disassociate from the TQ+. TQ+ is the more strident bunch in pushing/grooming children into nefarious sexual schemes like sex changes, mutilation, sterilization under the guise of health education.

Originally Posted by fuego

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Well maybe she wouldn't have, but many seem to be delighting in the children getting involved and even targeting them.

Surely she is the rare exception.