https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/lia-thomas-loses-legal-battle-2024-olympics-hopes-dashed-rcna156808

"Thomas made history in 2022, becoming the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship."

"Under rules established in 2022, World Aquatics banned transgender women who have been through male puberty from competing in women’s races."

"It also created an “open” category for which transgender athletes would be eligible."

"World Aquatics said it welcomed the CAS decision in a case “we believe is a major step forward in our efforts to protect women’s sport.”"

For context, I add these facts:

• Thomas was & is biological male

• among top "natural" athletes: male puberty & fetal development together confer vast, permanent advantage in muscle strength

• for sport to define its categories as Women's & Open, is a trend