The University of Pennsylvania’s transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, was defeated by another transgender swimmer.
The record-shattering Thomas previously competed on the Penn men’s team and has transitioned to female.
Yale University swimmer Iszac Henig (left) said he wishes to “transition socially.” iszac.henig/Instagram
But at an Ivy League swim meet Saturday, a Yalie, Iszac Henig, defeated Thomas in both the women’s 100- and 400-yard freestyle races, the Daily Mail reported.
Henig, who is transitioning from female to male, set a record for the women’s 50-yard freestyle, the outlet said.
Henig was able to compete on the women’s team because he had yet to start testosterone treatment, according to a June piece in The New York Times.
Yale University swimmer Iszac Henig University of Pennsylvania competitor Lia Thomas twice at a meet on Saturday. iszac.henig/InstagramHenig wrote: “As a student-athlete, coming out as a trans guy put me in a weird position. I could start hormones to align more with myself, or wait, transition socially and keep competing on a women’s swim team. I decided on the latter.”
