University of Pennsylvania Strips Lia Thomas Records Amid Title IX Violation Ruling

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to strip transgender swimmer Lia Thomas of her women’s swimming titles and records following a federal investigation that found the school violated Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to compete in female athletic programs. This decision came amid strong pressure from President Donald Trump and his administration, which issued an executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in female sports at federally funded schools. The university has also agreed to issue personalized apology letters to female athletes who lost to Thomas and restore their records and titles. Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the university’s compliance, attributing the resolution to the leadership of President Trump and emphasizing the administration’s commitment to enforcing Title IX protections for female athletes. The Department of Education outlined strict guidelines defining male and female athletes based on biology and vowed to continue fighting for fairness in women’s sports. Meanwhile, Thomas has pledged to continue advocating for inclusion and the reinstatement of transgender athletes in women’s sports despite these setbacks.