By Andrew McCarty Over the past few months, swimmer Lia Thomas has dominated the competition in the pool and the headlines around the country. Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win a national title when she took home first place in the 500-yard freestyle. Following her terrific season, a change to the rules could be coming. On Thursday afternoon, NCAA president Mark Emmert hinted at such. He said the “new standard” will be “phased in.” Here’s more of what he said, via FOX News: “What the board also said, though, is that the new standard will be phased in starting the new competiti…