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Lia Thomas Vows to 'Fight' Trump Ban on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has sparked outrage after vowing to continue fighting for inclusion in women's sports despite Donald Trump’s ban on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Trump signed an executive order in February, citing Title IX, which only allows biological females to compete. Thomas, a biological male who won a national swimming title in 2022, has promised to "keep fighting" to overturn the ruling and bring trans athletes back into women's sports.

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