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Lia Thomas Loses Challenge to Overturn Transgender Ban

request for arbitration with World Aquatics, the governing body in swimming and diving events, effectively dashing any hope she had of competing in the Olympics or elite global competitions, reports The New York Times.The Lausanne, Switzerland-based international body, established to settle disputes related to elite sporting competitions, ruled that Thomas did not have standing to bring the case because she was not a member of its member federation — USA Swimming — prior to bringing her challenge.Thomas had also not competed in female events “for the purpose of qualification or selection” for World Aquatics competitions, such as the Olympics or world championships.Technically, NCAA meets, like those Thomas competed in, are not governed by World Aquatics, even though the college sporting organization has adopted a policy of deferring to individual sporting bodies to determine athlete eligibility.Thomas first began transitioning in May 2019 when she began hormone replacement therapy. She swam for the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s team over a three-year period from 2017 to 2020.By the fall of 2020, she met what were, at the time, the NCAA’s hormone therapy requirements for competing in female sports.
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Harry Styles takes on challenge of performing song in one take for YouTube series
Harry Styles will appear on the YouTube series The First Take.The pop star has recorded his session for the Japanese music series on YouTube, which arrives this Monday (June 13).The First Take challenges artists to perform whatever song they’d like to, but the caveat is that it has to be in one take with no vocal or visual effects.Previous performances have come from CHAI, Tomorrow X Together and many others.A short teaser of Styles’ attempt has been shared ahead of its airing – watch below.⠀ THE FIRST TAKE⠀ ⠀ ⠀ OUT AT MONDAY 6/13 9AM EST 6/13 6AM PST 6/13 2PM BST 6/13 10PM JST▶︎ https://t.co/xVntU2Qokq・#THEFIRSTTAKE pic.twitter.com/8g3AQ6Q5Ou— THE FIRST TAKE (@The_FirstTake) June 7, 2022Viewers on Eastern Standard Time in the US can watch the performance from 9am on Monday, while Pacific Standard Time viewers can catch it from 6am. UK viewers can watch it from 2pm while those in Japan can see it from 10pm.Meanwhile, Baz Luhrmann has explained why he didn’t cast Styles in his Elvis biopic.The director said in a new interview that the pop star “is a really talented actor” but wasn’t quite right for the role that eventually went to Austin Butler.
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Savannah Guthrie inundated with support after sharing emotional challenge
Savannah Guthrie is one caring lady, and during the week she told her fans about a challenge that her friend was undertaking for a special cause.WOW: Savannah Guthrie's youthful looks are the talk of the town after posing with Today co-starsThe Today presenter shared a photo of her friend, Tara, who has down syndrome and is due to compete at the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. Savannah shared a photo of Tara standing with medals that she had won at previous events, and also shared a leaflet promoting the event, as well as explaining the goals of the organization that arranged it.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie shares touching tributeIn her caption, the mom-of-two explained: "So proud of my @bestbuddy Tara! She will be participating this Sunday, May 22nd, as GiGi's Playhouse of Patchogue NY holds its GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at Hecksher State Park.MORE: Savannah Guthrie gushes about her co-stars during fun night outMORE: Savannah Guthrie reveals 'dream' transformation in new backstage glimpseShe added: "Gigi's Playhouse mission is to change the way the world views Down Syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all!"Her followers were amazed at what Tara were doing and thanked Savannah for sharing the news, as well as offering their wishes of support to the athlete.
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