Lia Thomas has decided to step back from competitive swimming, citing that “nobody wants me on their team.”

Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer whose participation sparked debates in collegiate sports, has chosen to withdraw from competitive swimming, stating, “nobody wants me on their team.”

Thomas, who has been a focal point of discussions regarding transgender athletes in sports, has made the decision to step away from competitive swimming.

Her decision reflects the complex and polarizing discussions surrounding transgender athletes’ participation in sports, highlighting the challenges and choices they face.

Lia Thomas’s exit from competitive swimming underscores the need for ongoing dialogue and consideration of transgender athletes’ participation in sports, aiming to find a fair and inclusive path forward.