Post shared on facebook The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) claims to have transferred all of Leah Thomas' medals to Riley Gaines.
Verdict: False
This claim is false and appears to originate from a December 2023 article shared on the satirical website SpaceX Mania. An NCAA spokesperson denied the validity of the claims in an email to Check Your Fact.
Fact check:
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A Facebook post claims the NCAA has transferred all of Thomas' medals to Gaines. “The NCAA's final decision is that 'all medals owned by Leah Thomas will be transferred to Riley Gaines,'” the post reads. “'We made a big mistake,'” it continues. The post features an image of Thomas and Gaines, but provides no sources to support the claim.
This claim is false and the cause appears to be: Articles for December 2023 It was shared on the satirical site SpaceX Mania. The website'sDisclaimer” indicates that its contents are not intended to be taken literally.
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“Readers should exercise caution and use their own judgment when reading and interpreting our satirical articles. We do not accept responsibility for any actions taken based on the content of these articles. ” he adds.
Check Your Fact also found no reference to the NCAA's alleged claims. Website or its verified socializing media account. neither thomas or gaines has publicly commented on this claim.
Additionally, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. November 20th, Politifact I debunked that claim. (Related: Adam Schiff's claim that he paid millions of dollars in damages to the boys' families is satire)
Additionally, an NCAA spokesperson denied the validity of this claim in an email to Check Your Fact.
“No, your question about Leah Thomas is not true. There are no medals awarded at the DI Women's Swimming and Diving Championships. Trophies are awarded to the top eight in the finals of all events. Riley Gaines and Leah “Thomas tied for the event you are referring to, so they both received 5th place trophies,” the spokesperson said.
