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HOLLYWOOD – Trans swimmer Lia Thomas has resurfaced after largely disappearing from public view.

On Thursday night in Los Angeles, the former UPenn swimmer, born William Thomas, arrived at the Serra on Vine, wearing a purple dress and stilettos — standing about 6-foot-5 — to accept the "Voice of Inspiration Award" at the 2025 Violet Visionary Awards.

The event, organized by the nonprofit Rainbow Labs, was sponsored in part by Los Angeles sports organizations such as the Dodgers and LA Football Club.

Leading up to Thomas' speech, a mention of the Dodgers’ sponsorship drew light applause from the crowd, though no one from the team spoke during the program.

LAFC, Dodgers Among Those Backing Thomas And LGBT Activists

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