During the event, Thomas discussed her journey as a swimmer, the fulfillment of competing after transitioning, and a lack of education and knowledge of “what being trans was.”
-
Swimming
Former Penn swimmers express support for Trump admin. federal funding freeze to University
The funding pause followed Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order that threatened to remove federal funding from universities that allow transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports.
Slinka-Petka | Trump’s weaponization of college sports
Penn followed the rules. Now, the president is rewriting history, and the future of NCAA athletics is at stake.
An NCAA championship is in reach for senior breaststroker Matt Fallon
NCAAs will be Fallon's last collegiate swim meet.
Former Penn swimmers express support for Trump admin. federal funding freeze to University
The funding pause followed Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order that threatened to remove federal funding from universities that allow transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports.
Slinka-Petka | Trump’s weaponization of college sports
Penn followed the rules. Now, the president is rewriting history, and the future of NCAA athletics is at stake.
Moehn, Bergstrom continue Penn women's swimming distance freestyle legacy at NCAA Championships
Moehn scored a personal-best time in the 1650-yard freestyle at Federal Way, Wash.
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look back at Thomas’ journey to Penn, her time representing Penn Athletics, and her impact after graduation.
Distance dominance: Anna Moehn and Sydney Bergstrom qualify for NCAA Championships for Penn women’s swimming and diving
At least one Quaker distance freestyler has qualified NCAAs for three seasons-straight.
Matt Fallon notches nation-leading time in 200-yard breaststroke at Ivy League championships
Fallon now holds the title of fastest 200 breaststroker in the NCAA this season.
Fader | Diving back in: Attending the 2025 Ivy League men’s swimming and diving championships
How watching my first collegiate swim meet reshaped my view of the sport.
Resilience fuels Penn men’s swimming and diving going into Ivy League Championships
Olympian and senior breaststroke/individual medley specialist Matt Fallon starts his final championship season with the Red and Blue.
Kayla Fu wins Ivy League Championship in 100-yard freestyle for women’s swimming and diving
The Quakers took down three program records at Princeton.
Meet the managers: The backbone of your favorite Penn teams
From early practices to late nights watching film — managers give their all to support the teams they love.
Penn women’s swimming and diving is confident heading into Ivy League Championships
Junior Anna Moehn and freshman Kayla Fu are set to shine in the 1650-yard freestyle and 100 butterfly, respectively.
Thomas, a former Penn swimmer and transgender woman, may be affected by sweeping NCAA policy changes.
NCAA bans transgender women from competing in women's sports
The NCAA announced the policy change Thursday after its Board of Governors voted to update the league's policy following Trump’s executive order.
Three former Penn swimmers sue Penn, Ivy League over Lia Thomas competing in NCAA women’s swimming
The case was filed in federal court on Feb. 4 and alleges that the four defendants — Penn, Harvard University, the Ivy League, and the NCAA — violated Title IX regulations.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
The executive order promises to “rescind all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities."
Penn women's swimming shatters three program records in regular season
Three program records have fallen so far this season.



















