Protests as transgender swimmer Thomas powers to US college crown

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas captured the US collegiate 500-yard crown at the NCAA championships

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas shrugged off protesters as she powered to a historic victory in the 500-yard freestyle at the US collegiate championships in Atlanta on Thursday in the latest milestone of her controversial career.

Speaking after her victory on Thursday, Thomas said she had attempted to mute the controversy surrounding her rise to dominance in college swimming this season.

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