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UPenn Revokes Lia Thomas Titles, Upholds Biological Gender Rules

7/2/2025

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The University of Pennsylvania has decided to revoke Lia Thomas's swimming titles following a Department of Education investigation that uncovered Title IX violations. In a significant shift, the university will now enforce biology-based definitions for gender, allowing only biological females to compete in women's sports. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon celebrated this move as a triumph for women's rights, garnering support from former athletes.

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The University of Pennsylvania has decided to revoke Lia Thomas's swimming titles following a Department of Education investigation that uncovered Title IX violations. In a significant shift, the university will now enforce biology-based definitions for gender, allowing only biological females to compete in women's sports. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon celebrated this move as a triumph for women's rights, garnering support from former athletes.