Trans Swimmer Eyeing Bid for U.S. Olympic Women’s Swim Team

Trans Swimmer Eyeing Bid for U.S. Olympic Women’s Swim Team 

Via Breitbart:

Controversial transgender University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, better known as Will Thomas, is hoping for a spot on the U.S. Olympics women’s swim team, according to comments made in a recent interview.

Thomas claimed that after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania the Olympics is a real possibility, according to a new interview published Thursday by Sports Illustrated.

The magazine noted that Thomas intends to continue swim training even while moving on to law school after graduating from UPenn.

“Swimming at the 2024 Olympic trials is still a goal. If she meets the criteria to continue swimming in the women’s category, USA Swimming officials tell SI, they’ll have no issue with Thomas representing the United States in Paris,” the magazine reported.

After helping to lead the UPenn women’s swim team to victory this year, the magazine noted that some of Thomas’ teammates were seen “screaming and jumping and hugging” as Thomas led the team to its first 400-relay win in UPenn’s history.

The adulation apparently set Thomas on the hunt for Olympic gold.

“I don’t know exactly what the future of my swimming will look like after this year, but I would love to continue doing it,” Thomas told the magazine. “I want to swim and compete as who I am.”

Naturally, U.S. Olympic officials are thrilled over the idea. As the magazine noted, “USA Swimming officials tell SI, they’ll have no issue with Thomas representing the United States in Paris.”

If Thomas’ comments are any indication, the “controversy” will continue.