Lia Thomas, a biological male competing against biological females, was a biological male competing against biological females, according to a female NCAA swimmer for Virginia Tech.

“We are all very upset and frustrated with someone who has more talents than us. Women have to be able to compete at this level and take possibilities away from other women,” the swimmer told independent journalist Savanah Hernandez.

She continued, “I had a teammate who did not make finals today because she was just bumped out of finals.” It’s sad to witness someone who went through puberty as a boy and has the body of a boy completely dominate the sport.”

In the NCAA, Lia, formerly known as Will, has dominated women’s swimming. Thomas swam as a male for three years at Penn before deciding to change his gender identity. According to teammates who have expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation, Thomas still has male genitals and utilizes the women’s locker area.

Despite the fact that Lia has been on testosterone suppression for a year prior to joining the women’s team, as required by NCAA policy, this does not undo the effects of nearly 20 years of probably normal male testosterone levels. The NCAA’s policy is ineffective in addressing this issue.

As a result of going through male puberty, some believe that Lia Thomas has an unfair advantage over female opponents. Caitlyn Jenner and Michael Phelps, both Olympians, have criticized the issue.

Jenner, then known as Bruce Jenner, won the gold medal in the 1976 Olympics in the men’s decathlon. Jenner transitioned in 2015 at the age of 72.

Dr. Oz, a nationally televised cardiothoracic surgeon and university professor, has spoken out about the problem, agreeing with Jenner.

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, has raised reservations about transgender swimmers competing against competitors of the opposite biological gender.

Lia’s female teammates have also expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation.