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Photos of Lia Thomas' national championship win in the 500-yard freestyle

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University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas on Thursday became the first transgender athlete to win a Division I collegiate national championship. She was met with both support and opposition.

Penn swimmer Lia Thomas smiles before a poolside interview with ESPN.
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas smiles before a poolside interview with ESPN.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer
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