Lauren Boebert declares runner-up to transgender swimmer Lia Thomas 'rightful winner'

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EXCLUSIVE: Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert is leading a resolution in the House of Representatives to honor the runner-up to transgender swimmer Lia Thomas as the "rightful winner" of the NCAA Women's 500-yard freestyle swim.

University of Virginia swimmer and Olympic medalist Emma Weyant came in second place on March 17 at the national championship event by 1.75 seconds. Thomas made history as being the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I championship – an honor that has drawn plenty of controversy. 

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., speaks at a news conference held by members of the House Freedom Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2021, to complain about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. and masking policies. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

"It's the women's race, and a man improperly took the first place title from Emma," Boebert told Fox News Digital in an interview. "When it comes to competitive sports, biology should really triumph (over) ideology."

Boebert said she doesn't know Weyant and hasn't spoken to her, but was motivated to author the resolution because, "I truly believe in giving honor where honor is due and Emma is absolutely worthy of honor."

Boebert Swimming Resolution by Fox News

Thomas previously competed as a male at the University of Pennsylvania for three years, but after going through hormone-replacement therapy and following the NCAA rules, she competed on the Penn women's team and began shattering school and Ivy League records. 

"Mediocre male athletes who want first place rather than 450th should simply try harder