About the Author Riley Gaines is a women’s rights activist and recent graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer, 2x Olympic Trial Qualifier, and 5x SEC Champion.Based in Nashville, she is an advisor for the Independent Women’s Forum and hosts Outkick’s “Gaines for Girls” podcast.Oct 27, 2023 · Riley Gaines, a swimmer who has advocated against participation of transgender women in women’s sports, drew criticism from dozens of demonstrators during her speaker event on campus Thursday ... 05-13-2023. If you've been watching the news lately – no doubt you're familiar with Riley Gaines, the female college swimmer who was forced to compete against a biological male, share a locker room, and even though they tied, give up her trophy. Since then, Gaines has been viciously attacked for standing up for women's rights in sports, but ...EXCLUSIVE — OutKick has honored Riley Gaines for her women’s sports advocacy efforts on the same day, just one year later, as ESPN honored transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. “The difference ...Terrified swimming champion Riley Gaines is ambushed by screaming trans activists and 'hit twice by guy in a dress' after Saving Women's Sports speech at San Fran State University - as cops say ...Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines said she was assaulted Thursday on the campus of San Francisco State University. Gaines was at the school to speak about her views opposing the inclusion of ...Riley Gaines is an American swimmer who was born on April 10, 2002, in Winter Garden, Florida. She grew up in a family of swimmers; her father, Chris Gaines, is a former swimmer who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics, and her mother, Wendy Boglioli, is a former Olympic gold medalist in swimming.28 Mar 2022. CLAY: I think you guys are really going to enjoy our only guest here for Monday’s edition of the program. She is Riley Gaines, a senior swimmer at the University of Kentucky. She tied with Lia Thomas — biological man, who has decided to identify as a woman — in this 200-yard freestyle NCAA swimming championships. And this is….Mar 18, 2022 · Stanford's Taylor Ruck swam to a time of 1:41:12 to win the title in the 200 Freestyle at the 2022 NCAA Swimming Championships. See the full race here.Subscr... Former University of Kentucky swimmer and women’s sports activist Riley Gaines visited South Bend to give a talk for Notre Dame and St. Mary’s students on February 16. Gaines, a 12-time All-American swimmer, spoke about the parallels between her story and the recent St. Mary’s transgender admission policy decision, which has since been repealed .The claim: Activist Riley Gaines awarded $1.2 million, guaranteed berth in 2024 swimming championship. A Nov. 22 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a photo of Riley Gaines, a former ...Feb 18, 2022 · by Chandler Brandes. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Kentucky standout Riley Gaines has added yet another honor to her already impressive resume, as she was named the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Friday. The annual award recognizes one female swimmer or diver for her accomplishments in the ... NCAA swimming legend and women's sports advocate Riley Gaines hit back against a "Squad" Democrat after she called her and other witnesses' testimony against transgender males in women's sports ... Apr 21, 2022 · by Chandler Brandes. LEXINGTON, Ky. – Whether in the pool, the classroom or the community, Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines knows how to make a lasting impact, and the senior was once again honored for her accomplishments as one of three recipients of the prestigious Sullivan Award. Established by the New York Southern Society in 1925 and named ... INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Kentucky Athletics Department has nominated alumnae swimmer Riley Gaines for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award, following a career that featured three …Claim: Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines filed a $2 million lawsuit against transgender athlete Lia Thomas.Riley Gaines. University of Kentucky Points scored 17.5. Avg. performance. 892.0. Entries. 2. Personal best – Season best – New – Times № Event Heat Lane Time Flags Imp Place Score Pts #1 200 Medley ...Since swimming against Lia Thomas at the 2022 NCAA Championships, Riley Gaines has made herself into one of the most prominent names in the movement to ban trans women from competing in women’s ...Mar 15, 2024 · Making waves: The debate over trans athletes 08:34. Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it ... Riley Gaines: A Swimming Sensation. Riley Gaines was born in April 2000 to Brad and Telisha Gaines. She has three siblings: Taylor, Bradford, and Neely. Riley inherited her parents’ athletic genes, as both of them were also active in sports. Her mother played softball at Donelson Christian Academy and Austin Peay, while her father played ...Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas is so well-endowed that female swimmer Riley Gaines had “refrain from looking” at Thomas in the locker room they shared during a meet. In a new podcast with Bill ...Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines says the future of women's sports relies on girls refusing to compete against transgender athletes, sacrificing their title. A transgender swimmer at Ramapo ...FOX News. Riley Gaines reflects on when she became advocate for women's sports: 'What in the world are we clapping for?' Story by Ryan Morik. • 15m. Riley Gaines was afraid …Riley Gaines. Riley Gaines is an ambassador at Independent Women’s Voice where she advances our mission of defending women’s single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women’s safety, privacy and equal opportunities. Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer. Riley Gaines is a leader defending women’s single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women’s safety, privacy, and equal opportunities. Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer. Dec 1, 2023 · Riley Gaines is an American former competitive swimmer from Gallatin, Tennessee. In 2022, while swimming for the University of Kentucky in the 200-yard NCAA freestyle championship, Gaines tied for fifth place with University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, who became the first out trans woman champion in the NCAA women's division. Riley Gaines is a senior swimmer at Kentucky who holds five school records and is an Olympic Trials qualifier. She also has a 3.876 GPA and plans to attend dental …Riley Gaines tied transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for fifth place in the women's 200-meter freestyle final at the 2022 NCAA swimming and diving championships and has been vocal about her opposition ...Claim: Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines filed a $2 million lawsuit against transgender athlete Lia Thomas.CLAIM: The NCAA is transferring medals won by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to Riley Gaines, another former Division I swimmer. THE FACTS: 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 …The latest chapter unfolds with Riley Gaines securing her spot in the 2024 Olympic Games, while Lia Thomas faces the disappointment of rejection. The pool of emotions runs deep, as these two swimmers navigate the complexities of recognition, acceptance, and the pursuit of athletic dreams. Riley Gaines’s journey to Olympic qualification is a ...Keith Olbermann had the audacity on Wednesday to tell former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines that the reason she lost to the hulking male swimmer Lia Thomas was because she "sucked at swimming." Keith Olbermann's post, which received intense backlash Riley Gaines, who tied for fifth place with Thomas in the 200 free at the NCAA championships …NCAA swimming legend Riley Gaines hit back at a "Squad" Democrat after the congresswoman called testimony against transgender athletes in women's sports "transphobic."Riley Gaines, formerly affiliated with the University of Kentucky NCAA swim team, has been wielding a proverbial axe at the collegiate swimming circle. Her discontent with …Riley Gaines, the Kentucky swimmer who tied transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for fifth in the women’s 200-meter NCAA championships last month, still does not have her trophy. Gaines appeared on…Former All-American swimmer Riley Gaines slammed ex-college swim champ Lia Thomas over the trans athlete’s vocal stance on the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX.28 Mar 2022. CLAY: I think you guys are really going to enjoy our only guest here for Monday’s edition of the program. She is Riley Gaines, a senior swimmer at the University of Kentucky. She tied with Lia Thomas — biological man, who has decided to identify as a woman — in this 200-yard freestyle NCAA swimming championships. And this is….28 Mar 2022. CLAY: I think you guys are really going to enjoy our only guest here for Monday’s edition of the program. She is Riley Gaines, a senior swimmer at the University of Kentucky. She tied with Lia Thomas — biological man, who has decided to identify as a woman — in this 200-yard freestyle NCAA swimming championships. And this is….Aug 31, 2023 · Prof. Emeritus Colin Wight shared a link to Gaines’ swim résumé, which included an award from the SEC for "Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year," 2022 "All America in 200 free" award and even an ... University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, left, and Kentucky's Riley Gaines tied for 5th in the 200 freestyle finals during the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships on March 18, 2022, at ...Riley Gaines, now a spokeswoman for the Independent Women’s Forum, tied Lia Thomas for fifth place in the 200 Freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships last year. (Brett ...Sep 25, 2023 · Charlotte Hays | September 25, 2023. Riley 's Profiles: College swimming champion Riley Gaines didn’t set out to become a highly visible crusader to save women’s sports for—well—women. The then-University of Kentucky senior already had received a scholarship to attend dental school. She had put down a deposit for her spot. Jan 5, 2024 · Riley has made waves for speaking out after tying UPenn’s Lia Thomas, a biological male swimmer on the women’s team, at the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. After Riley directly experienced competing against a man in women’s sports, being forced without warning or consent to undress before the fully intact ... Claim: Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines filed a $2 million lawsuit against transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Earned a bronze medal in the 800 free relay at the SEC Championships on a time of 6:56.23 … Helped score points in the 200 free relay at the SEC Championships (11th, 1:30.81), swimming the lead leg on a split time of 23.12 … Joined the NCAA Championships team as a relay alternate … Riley Gaines made a name for herself while competing for the University of Kentucky NCAA swim team, but who is her father, Brad who is also a former NFL star? The former competitive swimmer has ...Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines says Title IX “literally means nothing” after a trans New Jersey swimmer who competed on the men’s team for three years smashed a collegiate record for the ...There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. Reload page. 372K Followers, 1,107 Following, 418 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Riley Gaines Barker (@rileygbarker)by Chandler Brandes. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a dominating third night of the 2022 Southeastern Conference Championships for the Kentucky swimming and diving team, Riley Gaines successfully defended her title in the 200 free while Lauren Poole and Gillian Davey also registered podium finishes in the 400 IM. Gaines earned gold in the …A former college swimmer who has been outspoken in her criticism of Lia Thomas said she felt “extreme discomfort” sharing a locker room with the transgender athlete she competed against. Riley ...The claim: The NCAA is giving Lia Thomas’ swimming medals to Riley Gaines. A Nov. 29 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows photos of swimmers Riley Gaines and Lia Thomas above the ...Former All-American swimmer Riley Gaines slammed ex-college swim champ Lia Thomas over the trans athlete’s vocal stance on the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX.Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines said she was assaulted Thursday on the campus of San Francisco State University. Gaines was at the school to speak about her views opposing the inclusion of ...University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, left, and Kentucky's Riley Gaines tied for 5th in the 200 freestyle finals during the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships on March 18, 2022, at ...Mar 13, 2024 · Fellow swimmer Riley Gaines has frequently spoken out against the inclusion of trans ... "Lia Thomas Was Rejected From US 2024 Olympic Swim Team While Riley Gaines Got a Spot?" Snopes, 17 Nov ... About the Author Riley Gaines is a women’s rights activist and recent graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer, 2x Olympic Trial Qualifier, and 5x SEC Champion.Based in Nashville, she is an advisor for the Independent Women’s Forum and hosts Outkick’s “Gaines for Girls” podcast.Riley Gaines stands 175 cm or 5 feet 9 inches tall. Rate this Page! Riley Gaines hails from a sporting background. Her father, Brad Gaines played football and her mother, Telisha Gaines played ...Feb 18, 2022 · by Chandler Brandes. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Kentucky standout Riley Gaines has added yet another honor to her already impressive resume, as she was named the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Friday. The annual award recognizes one female swimmer or diver for her accomplishments in the ... Renowned women’s rights activist Riley Gaines recently expressed her disapproval of a swimming contest in Toronto that allowed a 50-year-old biological guy to compete against teenage girls.Claim: Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines filed a $2 million lawsuit against transgender athlete Lia Thomas.By Matteo Cagliero. By Paton D. Roberts and Sophia C. Scott, Crimson Staff Writers. October 27, 2023. Riley Gaines, a swimmer who has advocated against the …Worldviews · Apr 11, 2023 · BabylonBee.com. Click here to view this article with reduced ads. SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Former NCAA swimming champion and current women's rights activist Riley Gaines has been arrested and charged with forcing trans activists to physically assault her after giving a speech regarding protecting women's sports at San ...Claim: In November 2023, swimmer Riley Gaines earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, while Lia Thomas, the first transgender swimmer to win a national championship, was rejected.Last year, FINA, the sport’s world governing body, voted to effectively ban transgender swimmers from elite women’s competitions. It was the first Olympic sport to adopt such an edict, with the mandate receiving 71.5 per cent support from the 152 national federations that hold voting rights. Divisive US swimmer Riley Gaines. Credit: InstagramAmerican swimmer Riley Gaines has broken down in tears re-living the trauma of a dressing room incident with high-profile transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.by Chandler Brandes. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a dominating third night of the 2022 Southeastern Conference Championships for the Kentucky swimming and diving team, Riley Gaines successfully defended her title in the 200 free while Lauren Poole and Gillian Davey also registered podium finishes in the 400 IM. Gaines earned gold in the …About. Riley Gaines is a recent graduate from the University of Kentucky where she was a 12x NCAA All-American swimmer. In 2022, she competed and tied with a transgender swimmer at the NCAA Championships. This event motivated Riley to speak out on behalf of women. Contrary to the opinions of those critical of her message, Riley’s […]Then-University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas and Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines finished tied for 5th in the 200 Freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships on March 18 ...F ormer University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines called out the NCAA and current president Charlie Baker in response to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday where he ...Description. America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports from woke destruction shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common …American swimmer and divisive right-wing speaker Riley Gaines has broken down in tears re-living the trauma of a dressing room incident with high-profile transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.EXCLUSIVE — OutKick has honored Riley Gaines for her women’s sports advocacy efforts on the same day, just one year later, as ESPN honored transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. “The difference ...Speaking at conservative political action group Turning Point U.S.A.'s Young Women's Leadership Summit at the weekend, Riley Gaines, a former swimmer for the University of Kentucky, was critical ...Fellow swimmer Riley Gaines has frequently spoken out against the inclusion of trans athletes in sports. We've fact-checked numerous satirical claims about Thomas, ...Gaines said she started swimming at 4 years old and was told by her summer league coach that she should consider swimming year-round by the time she turned 8, which she did. From there, Gaines said, she practiced before and after school while balancing schoolwork all the way into college.Speaking at conservative political action group Turning Point U.S.A.'s Young Women's Leadership Summit at the weekend, Riley Gaines, a former swimmer for the University of Kentucky, was critical ...Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines spoke at the UC Davis Conference Center Friday night about women’s rights and the threat of trans women athletes in sports. Each seat in the half-empty room was prepared with a hot pink poster that read “Real Women Stand With Riley” and a bright pink rubber Livestrong bracelet. The event, co-hosted by the Davis College …Former NCAA swimmer and women's sports activist Riley Gaines joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss her reaction to a San Francisco college's suspension of the investigation into a hostage incident ...Riley Gaines Earns Spot in 2024 Olympics as Lia Thomas Encounters Rejection. In the ever-evolving realm of Olympic dreams and aspirations, the recent revelation of Riley Gaines securing a coveted spot for the 2024 Olympics has sent shockwaves through the sports world. However, the jubilant celebration of one athlete’s …Aug 5, 2023 · 6. In a new podcast with Bill Maher, swimmer Riley Gaines said she had to “look away” from trans swimmer Lia Thomas’ “well-endowed” genitalia in the locker room. USA TODAY Sports. In ... Earned a bronze medal in the 800 free relay at the SEC Championships on a time of 6:56.23 … Helped score points in the 200 free relay at the SEC Championships (11th, 1:30.81), swimming the lead leg on a split time of 23.12 … Joined the NCAA Championships team as a relay alternate … Jan 5, 2024 · Riley has made waves for speaking out after tying UPenn’s Lia Thomas, a biological male swimmer on the women’s team, at the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. After Riley directly experienced competing against a man in women’s sports, being forced without warning or consent to undress before the fully intact ... Apr 7, 2023 · Ex-college swimmer Riley Gaines was recently chased and verbally abused by protesters at San Francisco State University. Gaines shared a video clip on Twitter on April 7, 2023, calling the ... Feb 19, 2021 · About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright ... Mar 15, 2024 · Making waves: The debate over trans athletes 08:34. Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it ... Riley Gaines Earns Spot in 2024 Olympics as Lia Thomas Encounters Rejection. In the ever-evolving realm of Olympic dreams and aspirations, the recent revelation of Riley Gaines securing a coveted spot for the 2024 Olympics has sent shockwaves through the sports world. However, the jubilant celebration of one athlete’s …Nov 30, 2023 · Labeled Satire. On Nov. 29, 2023, SpaceXMania published an article positing that the NCAA would be transferring medals won by swimmer Lia Thomas to one of her competitors, Riley Gaines. Thomas ... Riley Gaines, originally from Gallatin, Tennessee, is an American former competitive swimmer who represented the University of Kentucky NCAA swim team. In 2022, she received the Southeastern Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year award. Her affinity for sports is not surprising, considering her lineage.Sponsored Content. Ex-Kentucky swimmer and women's right advocate Riley Gaines is seeking legal action following an "assault" at SFSU on Thursday, as her agent tells Fox News Digital that they are ...
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Riley Gaines, who competed against Lia Thomas last year in the NCAA championship, branded ESPN 'spineless' for a segment praising the trans swimmer as part of Women's History Month.Aug 5, 2023 · 6. In a new podcast with Bill Maher, swimmer Riley Gaines said she had to “look away” from trans swimmer Lia Thomas’ “well-endowed” genitalia in the locker room. USA TODAY Sports. In ... Description. America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports from woke destruction shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common …Claim: Riley Gaines was named "Woman of the Year" over Megan Rapinoe in August 2023.Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting civil rights for LGBTQ Americans about her own personal experience competing with ... Riley Gaines is a leader defending women’s single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women’s safety, privacy, and equal opportunities. Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer. 05-13-2023. If you've been watching the news lately – no doubt you're familiar with Riley Gaines, the female college swimmer who was forced to compete against a biological male, share a locker room, and even though they tied, give up her trophy. Since then, Gaines has been viciously attacked for standing up for women's rights in sports, but ...As per reports, Riley Gaines has amassed a net worth of around $1 million. She also earns thousands of dollars through sponsorships and endorsement deals. The former collegiate swimmer is famous for being vocal against transgender women competing in women’s sports. The individual who spoke out against an NCAA decision permitting Lia Thomas, a ...NCAA swimming champion Riley Gaines and other women leaders will appear before a House Oversight subcommittee next week on the Biden administration's proposed Title IX changes.Riley Gaines, a Kentucky swimmer, swam a 1:51.51 to set a new SEC record in the 200 fly, beating Dakota Luther by .14. She also won the 200 free and was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year …US News Reporter. Footage of ex-college swimmer Riley Gaines being chased and verbally abused by protesters, who shut down a talk she had been due to give at San Francisco State University (SFSU ....