Emma Weyant

DeSantis Overrules NCAA, Officially Declares Emma Weyant the ‘Best Women’s Swimmer in 500 Freestyle’

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.…

DeSantis to Sign Proclamation to Officially Declare Florida Swimmer Winner over Transgender Lia Thomas

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…