‘I am Lia’: The trans swimmer dividing America tells her story Penn In the News Sports Illustrated ‘I am Lia’: The trans swimmer dividing America tells her story In her first year swimming for the Penn women’s team after three seasons competing against men, Penn senior Lia Thomas throttled her competition. She set records en route to becoming the nation’s most powerful female collegiate swimmer. “I just want to show trans kids and younger trans athletes that they’re not alone,” she says. “They don’t have to choose between who they are and the sport they love.” Penn lacrosse’s Sam Handley (finally) resumes career with new perspective Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn lacrosse’s Sam Handley (finally) resumes career with new perspective It’s been a long time since Handey, who set Penn freshman records in goals (35), assists (26) and points (61) in 2019, saw the field. Now the senior is back, intent on leaving his mark on the program. Quakers wax Dartmouth on Senior Day Quakers wax Dartmouth on Senior Day The women’s basketball team defeated the Big Green 79-54 on Saturday at the Palestra. Sophomore guard Jordan Obi led all scorers with 16 points. Slajchert’s superb play secures Ivy Rookie of the Week status Slajchert’s superb play secures Ivy Rookie of the Week status The sophomore guard scored 18 points against Yale on Friday and 16 points against Brown on Saturday, including the game-winning bucket. Thomas takes home four first-place finishes at Ivy Championships Thomas takes home four first-place finishes at Ivy Championships The senior put up record-breaking times in three individual events and one relay event, which helped the Quakers achieve their highest finish ever at the conference Championships. Trio of Quakers earn weekly Ivy awards Trio of Quakers earn weekly Ivy awards The men’s and women’s basketball teams each dispatched Harvard on Saturday—the men at home and the women in Massachusetts—and three Quakers have been honored by the Ivy League for their performances against the Crimson. Banks selected for U.S. National Development Team Banks selected for U.S. National Development Team The senior center back was one of eight athletes named to the U.S. Women’s National Development Team after a four-day selection camp at Queens University of Charlotte. Men’s squash wins first outright Ivy title in 53 years Men’s squash wins first outright Ivy title in 53 years Penn defeated Cornell on Sunday to complete an undefeated regular season and claim their second outright league title in school history. Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1 Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1 Spectators ages 12 and above must show proof of vaccination and a valid government- or school-issued photo ID to access any indoor competition facility. All fans must wear a mask that meets current University guidelines. Dingle, Slajchert pick up weekly Ivy honors Dingle, Slajchert pick up weekly Ivy honors The sophomore guards have been named Ivy League Player of the Week and Ivy League Rookie of the Week, respectively. Load More
Penn lacrosse’s Sam Handley (finally) resumes career with new perspective Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn lacrosse’s Sam Handley (finally) resumes career with new perspective It’s been a long time since Handey, who set Penn freshman records in goals (35), assists (26) and points (61) in 2019, saw the field. Now the senior is back, intent on leaving his mark on the program. Quakers wax Dartmouth on Senior Day Quakers wax Dartmouth on Senior Day The women’s basketball team defeated the Big Green 79-54 on Saturday at the Palestra. Sophomore guard Jordan Obi led all scorers with 16 points. Slajchert’s superb play secures Ivy Rookie of the Week status Slajchert’s superb play secures Ivy Rookie of the Week status The sophomore guard scored 18 points against Yale on Friday and 16 points against Brown on Saturday, including the game-winning bucket. Thomas takes home four first-place finishes at Ivy Championships Thomas takes home four first-place finishes at Ivy Championships The senior put up record-breaking times in three individual events and one relay event, which helped the Quakers achieve their highest finish ever at the conference Championships. Trio of Quakers earn weekly Ivy awards Trio of Quakers earn weekly Ivy awards The men’s and women’s basketball teams each dispatched Harvard on Saturday—the men at home and the women in Massachusetts—and three Quakers have been honored by the Ivy League for their performances against the Crimson. Banks selected for U.S. National Development Team Banks selected for U.S. National Development Team The senior center back was one of eight athletes named to the U.S. Women’s National Development Team after a four-day selection camp at Queens University of Charlotte. Men’s squash wins first outright Ivy title in 53 years Men’s squash wins first outright Ivy title in 53 years Penn defeated Cornell on Sunday to complete an undefeated regular season and claim their second outright league title in school history. Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1 Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1 Spectators ages 12 and above must show proof of vaccination and a valid government- or school-issued photo ID to access any indoor competition facility. All fans must wear a mask that meets current University guidelines. Dingle, Slajchert pick up weekly Ivy honors Dingle, Slajchert pick up weekly Ivy honors The sophomore guards have been named Ivy League Player of the Week and Ivy League Rookie of the Week, respectively.
Quakers wax Dartmouth on Senior Day Quakers wax Dartmouth on Senior Day The women’s basketball team defeated the Big Green 79-54 on Saturday at the Palestra. Sophomore guard Jordan Obi led all scorers with 16 points.
Slajchert’s superb play secures Ivy Rookie of the Week status Slajchert’s superb play secures Ivy Rookie of the Week status The sophomore guard scored 18 points against Yale on Friday and 16 points against Brown on Saturday, including the game-winning bucket.
Thomas takes home four first-place finishes at Ivy Championships Thomas takes home four first-place finishes at Ivy Championships The senior put up record-breaking times in three individual events and one relay event, which helped the Quakers achieve their highest finish ever at the conference Championships.
Trio of Quakers earn weekly Ivy awards Trio of Quakers earn weekly Ivy awards The men’s and women’s basketball teams each dispatched Harvard on Saturday—the men at home and the women in Massachusetts—and three Quakers have been honored by the Ivy League for their performances against the Crimson.
Banks selected for U.S. National Development Team Banks selected for U.S. National Development Team The senior center back was one of eight athletes named to the U.S. Women’s National Development Team after a four-day selection camp at Queens University of Charlotte.
Men’s squash wins first outright Ivy title in 53 years Men’s squash wins first outright Ivy title in 53 years Penn defeated Cornell on Sunday to complete an undefeated regular season and claim their second outright league title in school history.
Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1 Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1 Spectators ages 12 and above must show proof of vaccination and a valid government- or school-issued photo ID to access any indoor competition facility. All fans must wear a mask that meets current University guidelines.
Dingle, Slajchert pick up weekly Ivy honors Dingle, Slajchert pick up weekly Ivy honors The sophomore guards have been named Ivy League Player of the Week and Ivy League Rookie of the Week, respectively.