Lia Thomas

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1. When was Lia Thomas born?May 1999
2. What is the career?American swimmer
3. What is the event of victory?Women's 500-yard freestyle
4. Who is Lia Thomas?Lia Thomas is an American swimmer born in May 1999 who became the first openly transgender athlete to win a national championship in college swimming.
5. What did Lia Thomas win in 2022?In 2022, she won the NCAA Division I national championship in the women's 500‑yard freestyle race.

Openly Transgender Athlete: An individual who identifies as transgender and publicly discloses this identity in their athletic pursuits.
NCAA Division I: The premier division of collegiate athletics in the United States, characterized by high levels of competition and athletic scholarship opportunities.
Title IX: A landmark federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities receiving federal funding.
World Aquatics: The international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that governs aquatic sports worldwide.