A Purdue University professor of women's studies drew criticism for saying UPenn swimmer should be celebrated as a 'trailblazer' in the same way as Jackie Robinson and that her achievements are good for women's sports. Cheryl Cooky - Purdue professor of American studies and of women's, and sexuality studies- claimed in an op-ed piece that Thomas' victories should be highlighted as a historical first alongside Jackie Robison, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.'Thomas, as the first transgender athlete to win a Division I NCAA championship, deserves to be placed among the other firsts,' Cooky wrote, referencing Thomas's first place win in the women's 500-yard.
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