Penn's Lia Thomas gets support from former record-holder after Ivy Championships

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Penn’s Lia Thomas broke a couple of records during her dominating performances at the Ivy League Championships last week and received some support from the swimmer of one of the marks she broke.

Former Harvard swimmer Miki Dahlke held the Blodgett Pool record in the 100 free and 200 free and the meet record in the 200 free. Dahlke expressed her support for Thomas and the record-breaking performance to ESPN after the championships.

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Penn's Lia Thomas competes in the 200-meter freestyle against Harvard on Jan. 22, 2022, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

"Records are made to be broken. I am a faster swimmer because of fast swimmers of the past, and the future of swimming will be faster because of the women at the top of the NCAA today," Dahlke said.

Thomas recorded a 47.63 in the 100. The mark broke the meet record and the record for the pool. In the 200 free, Thomas finished with a 1.43:12 – which broke the record for the meet and the pool as well.

Thomas had been in the national spotlight over the course of the season as a debate over transgender athletes’ eligibility in NCAA competition heated up. 

Dahlke was among the 300 people who signed Athlete Ally’s letter supporting the Penn swimmer.

"I signed the letter because I believe Lia should have the same opportunity to compete in a sport she loves just like any other woman in the NCAA. I think it's important to create a safe space for all athletes in sport," she said.

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Pennsylvania's Lia Thomas smiles after winning the 100-yard