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Former UPenn Swimmer Advocates for Women's Sports Integrity

7/7/2025

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Monika Burzynska, a former UPenn swimmer, bravely voiced her unease about sharing the women's locker room with transgender athlete Lia Thomas, feeling the weight of silence on her shoulders. With recent policy changes at UPenn, Burzynska now feels a sense of relief and validation, passionately advocating for the protection of women's sports and the integrity of female records.

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Monika Burzynska, a former UPenn swimmer, bravely voiced her unease about sharing the women's locker room with transgender athlete Lia Thomas, feeling the weight of silence on her shoulders. With recent policy changes at UPenn, Burzynska now feels a sense of relief and validation, passionately advocating for the protection of women's sports and the integrity of female records.