Critics countered that her participation in women’s sports gave her a fair competitive advantage, given her history as a male swimmer.
She received significant attention for her accomplishments, including winning the 500-yard freestyle in the 2022 NCAA Championships,
But she also faced criticism from some who believed that her success was due to the physiological advantages.
She had retained from her male puberty. Critics contend that the regulations governing athletes in competitive sports do not adequately address these advantages.
Those who oppose Thomas’ participation in women’s sports have used the term “hack” to characterize her in the wake of the NCAA’s decision.
