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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
 
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CLAIM: The NCAA is transferring medals won by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to Riley Gaines, another former Division I swimmer.

AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The claim first appeared in an article that is clearly labeled as satire. An NCAA spokesperson told The Associated Press that Thomas and Gaines tied for fifth place in the women’s 200-yard freestyle race at a 2022 championship meet and that the results are final.

THE FACTS: Amid a congressional hearing Tuesday that examined the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports, posts circulated on social media falsely claiming Thomas’ collegiate accolades would be given to Gaines.