After the tragic death of their friend in 2020, a group of young Canberrans have banded together to create the ACT’s only dedicated swim program for refugees and migrants.
University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas has been blowing opponents out of the water this NCAA season, while also stirring up controversy as an avatar in the ongoing debate over trans womenโs participation in womenโs competitive sports. Her teammates and competitors have expressed support but fans and the general public have offered up a more mixed response.
Jimmy and American comedian Kurt Metzger tackle the thorny issue of trans women athletes while also discussing Serena and Venus Williamsโ widely forgotten tennis match against a male professional decades ago.
A mountain lion was spotted Saturday swimming in a lake in Mission Viejo. Amy Johnson reports.
It’s time for the silent majority to speak up.
The transgender swimmer made history, but some say her success should come with “an asterisk.”
Pennโs Lia Thomas made NCAA history after dominating the 500-free swim, becoming the first known transgender athlete to win a D-1 championship in any sport. Her standout season has ushered in a wave of scrutiny with some complaining she has a physical advantage.
The swim club hasn’t lost a state title since 1991.
