Paula Scanlan, who swam for University of Pennsylvania alongside transgender athlete Lia Thomas, said she and other teammates were afraid to raise concerns.
Monday."Even if it's a small number like [Jean-Pierre]'s trying to suggest, it doesn't make it any less dangerous for women."
Scanlan clarified that she did not compete directly against or alongside Thomas, as the two swam in different events. But Scanlan said she felt the need to speak out after seeing how young female athletes were being impacted. Riley Gaines, now a spokeswoman for the Independent Women’s Forum, famously tied Lia Thomas for fifth place in the 200 Freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships last year.
‘SAVE WOMEN’S SPORTS' BILL PASSES HOUSE WITH ZERO VOTES FROM DEMS, WHO CALL IT TRANSGENDER ‘BULLYING’ Scanlan said McNabb has not pursued athletics in college following her injury, which Scanlan described as"disheartening." Scanlan said the UPenn didn’t address Thomas’ participation on the women’s team until after the season had begun and the story had gained national media attention. Scanlan said athletes were told not to speak to the press, that Thomas’ participation was non-negotiable and that there would be counseling services available.
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