Lia Thomas participated under the rules that were in place at the time. The organization stated in a statement,
“Revoking her medals sends a frightening message to all traditional athletes looking for a place in sport.” The New Roles of the NC and the FŅtŅre of College Swimming
The NCΑΑ and other sports federatios have been forced to reassess their regulations regarding the participation of traditional athletes in women’s competitions as a result of the Lia Thomas case.
In recent years, the International Swimming Federation (FIN) has imposed stricter restrictions on the participation of female athletes in the sport,
Only allowing those who have participated before to puberty. For its part, the NCΑΑ has said that it would align its roles.
With those of FINë and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which might mean that female athletes will have more limited access to women’s competitions.
