A transgender swimmer who recently broke two US records has spoken out after her achievements were criticised by others who believe that transwomen shouldn’t be competing against women.UPenn trans swimmer Lia Thomas finished a substantial 38 seconds ahead of her teammate in the women’s 1,650-yard freestyle event at the Zippy Invitational Event in Akron, Ohio.
She also competed in the 500-yard freestyle race and managed to finish 14 seconds ahead of her competitors.Her tremendous feat almost broke two world records and smashed two records in the US.And Thomas has now spoken out against some of the comments she received for her achievements, saying that despite being trans, she should be able to compete in the women’s division."I've.