Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas breaks silence on criticism: I transitioned to be happy, not to gain athletic advantage

Key Facts

• Swimmer Lia Thomas, who became the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship earlier this year, is responding to criticism against trans women competing in sports.
• “Trans people don’t transition for athletics,” Thomas said in an interview that aired Tuesday on “Good Morning America.”
• “We transition to be happy and authentic and our true selves.
• We transition to be happy and authentic and our true selves."Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks out to @JujuChangABC about backlash and future plans to compete.

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