Former Penn Swimmer Reveals Locker Room Experience with Lia Thomas Amid Trump Admin Victory
A former University of Pennsylvania swimmer reflects on being teammates with Lia Thomas during her transition onto the women's swim team, where she was assigned a locker next to Thomas in 2021.
A former University of Pennsylvania swimmer has spoken out about her experience competing alongside Lia Thomas on the women's swim team in 2021, just as the Trump administration was making its final moves to overturn a university policy allowing trans athletes like Thomas to compete under their chosen gender. Monika Burzynska recalled being assigned the locker next to Thomas and said she felt uncomfortable with the situation but did not speak out at the time. The controversy surrounding Thomas's eligibility for women's sports has been ongoing, with the NCAA initially denying her participation due to her identification as a woman. Thomas ultimately competed on the team despite this ruling, sparking debate about athlete rights and inclusivity in sports.
