Women's Swimming
Lia Thomas takes eighth place in her final swim of the NCAA Championships
After she touched the wall — achieving her third straight podium placement in three days — she headed to the podium with fellow trans athlete and Yale University junior Iszac Henig.
Transgender former swimmer Schuyler Bailar supports his friend Lia Thomas from the stands in Atlanta
Bailar was the first openly trans swimmer to compete in NCAA Division I swimming and was the first trans man to compete in any men’s sport in the NCAA.
Lia Thomas ties for fifth place in NCAA Championship 200-yard freestyle
Taylor Ruck, a four-time Olympic medalist, out-touched Thomas by two seconds to win the 200-yard freestyle, while Thomas tied for fifth with Riley Gaines of the University of Kentucky.
Lia Thomas wins 500-yard freestyle NCAA Championship title
Thomas touched the wall in 4:33.24, marking her best time of the season and setting Penn's program record, which she broke earlier this season.
Live Updates — Lia Thomas and Penn women's swimming at the NCAA Championships
Penn women's swimming has three Quakers — including College senior Lia Thomas — competing at the NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at Georgia Tech.
Lia Thomas set to compete at NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships
Thomas will swim the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle events — both of which she is seeded to win — as well as the 100-yard freestyle, and she will be joined by Penn juniors Catherine Buroker and Anna Kalandadze.
Catching up with the Quakers: Spring Break recap
Keep up to date with the Quakers as winter sports charge towards final gasps for glory at NCAA Championships and spring sports show hints of what the coming season has in store.
Penn women's swimmer Lia Thomas speaks to Sports Illustrated in exclusive cover story
In the piece, Thomas talks about her historic season, experiences and difficulties transitioning, and goals after she graduates this spring.
Penn women's swimming and diving improves to third at the Ivy League Championships
Penn women's swimming is spending four days in Cambridge to compete in the Women's Ivy League Swimming & Diving Championships.
Swimming and diving takes third at Ivy and ECAC Championships
Just as the women's team did last week, the men's squad finished third at the Ivy League Championships, while the women's team finished third at the ECAC Championships.
Lia Thomas leads women’s swimming to historic finish at Ivy League Championships
Penn scored 1,256 points — the most in program history by nearly 200 points — set four new program records, and notched its highest finish ever at the Ivy League Championships.
Over 300 current and former swimmers sign letter in support of swimmer Lia Thomas
More than 300 current and former swimmers signed a letter in support of Penn women's swimmer Lia Thomas and all transgender and nonbinary athletes.
Sixteen Penn swimmers say teammate Lia Thomas should not be allowed to compete
The student-athletes wrote in their letter that Thomas was taking “competitive opportunities” away from them, particularly spots in the Ivy League championship meet.
Penn women's swimming declares 'full support' for transgender teammate Lia Thomas
Amid ongoing updates to guidelines on transgender athletes, Penn's women's swimming and diving team stated its full support of teammate Lia Thomas.
Quakers swimming and diving spoils senior night for the Golden Rams
The women won a close match while the men dominated to secure victories in the final meet before the Ivy League Championships.
Penn Athletics to allow fans back into winter sporting events
Beginning on Feb. 1, spectators will be allowed to attend winter sports competitions, which includes men’s and women’s basketball.
Penn swimming appears outmatched against strong Harvard squad
With only two meets remaining until the Ivy League Championships in February, Penn men’s and women’s swimming looked to right their respective ships this weekend.
Penn swimming and diving hosts Ivy League rivals for senior day
Several seniors closed out the meaningful afternoon at their home pool with notable results, with many underclassmen also stepping up to prove results as well.
Penn, Ivy League release statements in support of swimmer Lia Thomas
“Lia Thomas has met or exceeded all NCAA protocols over the past two years for a transgender female student-athlete to compete for a women’s team. She will continue to represent the Penn women’s swimming team in competition this season," Penn Athletics wrote on Thursday.