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Trump's DOE orders University of Pennsylvania to erase trans athletes' records

The Department of Education has given UPenn ten days to wipe out any records set by trans people, issue a formal apology, and agree to ban trans athletes going forward.

Texas Swimmer Comes Out to Teammates

A college junior comes out to his swim teammates.

Olympic Swimmer Dan Jervis Comes Out as Gay

The Olympian, who placed fifth in his event in Tokyo last year, says he wants to be a role model for other LGBTQ+ people.

Endurance Swimmer Diana Nyad Ends Her Swim
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Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Lia Thomas, the former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, is the first trans woman to win a Division 1 title. 

A Double Life No More: Top College Swimmer Comes Out

Olympic hopeful Tom Luchsinger writes about the forces that kept him in the closet and why he decided to come out.

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas files lawsuit against World Aquatics

She’s challenging World Aquatics’ restrictive policies on transgender women’s participation in sports.

Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Is Resolved to Keep Swimming Amid Backlash

The UPenn swimmer opened up about transitioning, changing teams, facing outrage, and being visible for younger trans athletes. 

Annette Bening to Play Lesbian Swimmer Diana Nyad in New Film

Nyad was the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a cage.

Olympic Swimmer Martha McCabe Comes Out as a Lesbian to Help Others

The retired 30-year-old McCabe hopes to be the type of out lesbian role model she never had growing up.

Stanford Swimmer Claims He Was Kicked Off Team for Being Gay

Abrahm DeVine called out a culture of homophobia at his alma mater on Instagram.

Stanford Swimmer, NCAA Champion Abrahm DeVine Comes Out as Gay

Abrahm DeVine's announcement was met with love and support from his Stanford teammates.

Why a Gay Swimmer's World Record Mattered During the AIDS Crisis

In this clip from the doc Light in the Water, Michael Mealiffe shatters stereotypes at the 1990 Gay Games by triumphing in the 100-meter butterfly.

Finnish Olympic Swimmer Comes Out to Protest Russia

In an effort to raise awareness of Russia's antigay legislation ahead of the Sochi Winter Games, Finnish Olympic Swimmer Ari-Pekka Liukkonen has come out of as gay.

Tongan Swimmer Amini Fonua Talks Role Models, Who's on Grindr in Rio

Outspoken, hilarious, and a fierce competitor: that's Tonga's pride, Amini Fonua. The swimmer gets candid with Charley Walters on the beach in Rio.