Arizona Swimmers Express Their Concerns Regarding Lia Thomas’ Controversy to NCAA

The controversy regarding Lia Thomas’ inclusion in the swimming competitions has sparked massive outrage. She is the first transgender woman to win the championships at the NCAA meet. Hence, many swimmers have questioned her qualification for the event. The University of Arizona swimmers wrote a letter to the NCAA, raising their concerns about the current situation.

They spoke about being hurt by the events that have transpired and focused on the situation. Pointing out controversial incidents before, the swimmers wrote a letter to the NCAA, expressing their concerns on the matter.

Swimmers write a letter to NCAA regarding Lia Thomas’ controversy

Lia Thomas’ controversy has led to the swimmers writing a letter to the NCAA. The letter focused on some of the key takeaways that they noticed, throughout the sport’s existence. Dating the controversy back in 2008 about Chuck Wielgus to the ‘shiny suit era’, the swimmers expressed their grief in the letter. Moreover, they focused on how the women’s swim community is disappointed with the current state of affairs. The letter stated:

“It’s hard to express the anguish the women’s swim community has experienced this past week watching the 2022 NCAA Swim & Dive Championships.”

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The swimmers pointed out the differences in biological men and women. And how physical attributes help them have an unfair advantage. Significantly, they raised some points in the letter. This year’s men’s A standard qualifying time was 4:11.62. On the other hand, the women’s A standard qualifying time was 4:35.76. A difference of 24.14 seconds is visible. The letter focused on the biological advantages of men over women in swimming.

Booed on the podium

The University of Pennsylvania swimmer won the 500-meters freestyle competition, and she received boos from fans in attendance. She became the first transgender NCAA champion in Division I. She set a time of 4:33.24. Second-placed Emma Weyant of the University of Virginia got cheered, instead. At the end of the letter, the swimming community called on for various steps they can implement to solve the situation.

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They also spoke about finding justice for swimmers who compete in the competition. The swimmers wanted a reply and a solution to the current state of affairs.