No, the 'Olympic Committee' Didn't Ban Former NCAA Swimmer Lia Thomas for Life

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Nov 20, 2023 Several people indicated on a Facebook post that they hoped it was true.

Lia Thomas Was Rejected From US 2024 Olympic Swim Team While Riley Gaines Got a Spot?

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Jack Izzo

Nov 17, 2023 Snopes has previously fact-checked articles about Thomas and Gaines.

Did Olympic Committee Ban Lia Thomas from 2024 Games?

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Taija PerryCook

Oct 31, 2023 "It's been a goal of mine to swim in Olympic trials for a very long time," she said.

Did Swimmer Lia Thomas Beg for 2024 Olympics Tryout After Being Barred from Competing?

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Jack Izzo

Oct 30, 2023 The specific claim is "satirical," but trans women are, as of this writing, banned from competin ...

Lia Thomas Decides To Swim with Men’s Team After Facing 'Extreme Criticism'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Oct 23, 2023 "Good luck," several people commented.

Former Swimmer Riley Gaines Sues Lia Thomas for $2M?

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Jordan Liles

Sep 15, 2023 We took a closer look at this familiar rumor from the world of collegiate swimming.

Riley Gaines Settled a Lawsuit Against Swimmer Lia Thomas for $1.2M?

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Jordan Liles

Aug 16, 2023 Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines has criticized an NCAA decision that allowed Thomas, who is ...

Did US Olympics Women's Teams Threaten to Quit Over Trans Athlete Lia Thomas Try-Out?

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Sarah Baum

Jul 27, 2023 This rumor originated from a website that describes its output as satirical.