In a shocking turn of events, the University of Pennsylvania has announced that they will still be acknowledging Lia Thomas’ swimming records, despite the recent resolution with the Education Department. This decision has left many scratching their heads and wondering what exactly is going on at UPenn.
In a statement released by the university, President Amy Gutmann said, “We believe in fairness and equality for all students, regardless of their gender identity. Lia Thomas has proven herself to be a talented athlete and we will not erase her accomplishments based on outdated notions of gender.”
However, not everyone is on board with this decision. One anonymous source, who we will call “Karen McKarenface,” voiced her outrage, saying, “This is an absolute travesty! What’s next, allowing cats and dogs to compete in the Olympics? It’s madness, I tell you!”
Despite the backlash, Lia Thomas remains unfazed. In an exclusive interview with our very own reporter, she said, “I just want to swim and be the best athlete I can be. I appreciate UPenn’s support and I’m excited to continue breaking records in the pool.”
When asked for comment, Lia’s coach, Coach McCoacherson, had this to say, “Lia is a phenomenal swimmer and we are so proud of her accomplishments. We will continue to support her in any way we can.”
As the controversy rages on, one thing is for certain – Lia Thomas’ name will go down in history as one of the most talked-about athletes in collegiate sports. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll see her swimming against cats and dogs in the Olympics. Only time will tell.
