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In a landmark decision sparking nationwide debate, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) is set to revoke the swimming titles won by transgender athlete Lia Thomas after yielding to demands from the Trump administration regarding Title IX compliance.

According to reports following a probe by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, UPenn has violated federal law by “allowing a male to compete in female athletic programs and occupy female-only intimate facilities.” The investigation concluded that the Ivy League institution’s actions denied biological female athletes equal opportunities, breaching Title IX provisions.

As part of the resolution agreement, the university has agreed to strip Lia Thomas of her past titles, issue formal apologies to all biological female athletes affected, and implement new biology-based definitions of “male” and “female” under Title IX moving forward.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the outcome, saying: “Today’s resolution agreement with UPenn is yet another example of the Trump effect in action. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, UPenn has agreed both to apologize for its past Title IX violations and to ensure women’s sports are protected for future generations of female athletes.”

UPenn must also publicly commit to no longer permitting biological males to compete in women’s sports or access female-only locker rooms, a decision that has been met with approval from many female athletes.

Paula Scanlan, a former UPenn swimmer, expressed her relief: “As someone who had to compete against and share a locker room with a male athlete, I’m deeply grateful to the Trump administration for restoring fairness and protecting our dignity.”

Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer and outspoken advocate for women in sports, echoed the sentiment: “This ruling is a clear message to schools nationwide that they can no longer trample on women’s civil rights. It restores hope that women will once again be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect in athletic competition.”

The decision is expected to have wide-reaching implications for universities and sports organizations across the U.S., with many now reviewing their policies on transgender athlete participation in women’s sports.

While the ruling has ignited polarized reactions, supporters view it as a long-awaited correction that reaffirms the original intent of Title IX—to ensure fair competition and opportunity for women and girls in education and athletics.

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