evidence: Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas will not be allowed to compete in the Olympics (AP) - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her challenge against rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races because judges ruled she did not have standing to bring the case. [...] Thomas called the CAS’ decision "deeply disappointing" in a statement provided by her legal team. "Blanket bans preventing trans women from competing are discriminatory and deprive us of valuable athletic opportunities that are central to our identities." Thomas said the decision should be viewed as a call to action for trans women to "fight for our dignity and human rights." [...] The world swim body argued to CAS that Thomas was not a member of its member federation USA Swimming when the legal case was started. She also had not competed in female events "for the purpose of qualification or selection" for World Aquatics competitions, such as the Olympics or world championships.