Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has overruled the NCAA and announced that Florida will recognize runner-up UVA swimmer Emma Weyant “as the best women’s swimmer in the 500y freestyle.” At a news conference Tuesday, Gov. DeSantis said he would issue a proclamation making Weyant the winner of the NCAA 500-yard freestyle.…
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has announced he is signing a proclamation to officially declare a female Florida swimmer the winner in her race against biological male transgender athlete Lia Thomas. During a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. DeSantis said he is declaring Sarasota-native and Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant the…