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After Penn’s Lia Thomas wins an NCAA championship, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proclaims a Virginia swimmer the ‘rightful winner’

DeSantis denounced Thomas and other transgender athletes for "robbing women and girls of achievements, awards, and scholarships."

Penn swimmer Lia Thomas poses with her trophy after finishing first in the 500-yard freestyle race during the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships in Atlanta.
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas poses with her trophy after finishing first in the 500-yard freestyle race during the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships in Atlanta.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer
    by Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post
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