Yes, it’s “Lia” Thomas, but not as you’ve seen him before. Normally he’s on a podium, smirking and towering over the women he’s just beaten in the swimming event. Now he’s wearing a ridiculous dress – for the first time, perhaps, given how badly it fits his very masculine and very large figure.
The Violet Visionaries awards are presented by Rainbow Labs. The Voice of Inspiration Award, given this year to Thomas here, “honors an individual whose story and actions ignite hope and courage within the LGBTQ+ community,”
Not sure about the LGBTQ+ community, but he’s certainly igniting hope in men who aren’t very good at their sport, by showing that there is in fact a way to win. Just claim to be a woman and, hey presto, you start getting those prizes. And maybe even get Voice of Inspiration awards from a bunch of muppets.
Mick Hartley 
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