Florida's GovRonDeSantis declares Emma Weyant NCAA women’s 500-yard freestyle champion over Lia Thomas. DeSantis said the NCAA is 'destroying opportunities for women' by allowing Lia Thomas to compete with females.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has surged in popularity after not implementing any lockdown policies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Emma Weyant, a resident a Sarasota, Florida, got second place in the women’s 500-yard freestyle, finishing behind Lia Thomas. DeSantis also held a press conference declaring Emma Weyant the women’s 500-yard freestyle NCAA Champion.
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