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Trans Runner Sues NCAA Over Team Removal

8/16/2025

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Evie Parts, a long-distance runner, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and Swarthmore College for her removal from the track team due to her transgender status.
The lawsuit argues that the NCAA's ban is legally unfounded and cites emotional distress from her removal.
Parts was offered a spot on the men's team but faced limitations on support and resources.
She was reinstated on April 11 and competed until her graduation in May.

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Story summary

Evie Parts, a long-distance runner, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and Swarthmore College for her removal from the track team due to her transgender status.
The lawsuit argues that the NCAA's ban is legally unfounded and cites emotional distress from her removal.
Parts was offered a spot on the men's team but faced limitations on support and resources.
She was reinstated on April 11 and competed until her graduation in May.