Judge dismisses NCAA transgender athlete lawsuit

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Sept, 22:33 · Archive

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the NCAA over its transgender athlete policies.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former and current college athletes against the NCAA over its transgender athlete policies. The legal challenge was centred on the 2022 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, where transgender athlete Lia Thomas won the 500-yard freestyle. The plaintiff Riley Gaines has vowed to appeal.

How it is being reported

• NCAA responds after Riley Gaines' lawsuit is dismissed, affirms compliance with Trump's execuitve orderFox News · 29 Sept, 22:28
• Judge dismisses lawsuit against NCAA over transgender athlete ruleUPI · 29 Sept, 21:28
• Riley Gaines suffers devastating blow in bitter legal fight against transgender athletes in women's sport at hands of Biden-appointed judgeDaily Mail Sport · 29 Sept, 15:10
• Riley Gaines' lawsuit vs NCAA dismissed by Biden-appointed judge, appeal plannedFox News · 29 Sept, 14:22

In this story: Riley Gaines · Lia Thomas · NCAA

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