Riley Gaines
Riley Gaines is a former collegiate swimmer and advocate for women’s sports, known for speaking out against the inclusion of transgender women in female athletic competitions. She gained national attention after competing against a transgender athlete at the NCAA championships, which she argued resulted in unfair competition and a loss of opportunities for female athletes. Gaines has become a prominent voice in the debate over gender policies in sports, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of women's athletics.
Born on Jan 24, 1999 (27 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 16 | 6.62 | 0.84% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 3,627,426 | $21,000,000 | 230,137$ |
| Totals | 16 | 331,002,651 | 3,627,426 | $21,000,000 | 230,137$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Riley Gaines is a former NCAA swimmer who has been involved in controversies regarding transgender athletes.
4
United States:
Riley Gaines addresses the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, suggesting that jealousy from other players is fueling the on-court abuse.
6
United States:
Riley Gaines expressed hope that the Supreme Court ruling would encourage athletes like Cunningham to support women's sports.
7
United States:
Riley Gaines, who infamously tied with Thomas at the 2022 NCAA women's swimming championships, told Fox News Digital that she hoped the ruling would be a 'clarion call' for athletes like Cunningham to speak out in support of protecting women's sports.
7
United States:
Riley Gaines is a 12-time NCAA All-American who competed for the University of Kentucky NCAA swim team before retiring.
7
United States:
Riley Gaines addresses the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, suggesting it stems from jealousy.
6
United States:
Riley Gaines addressed the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, asserting that concerns for Clark stem from her exceptional talent.
7
United States:
Women's activist Riley Gaines wrote, 'HOW did women vote for this guy?'
3
United States:
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines commented on the criticism directed at Harris regarding Kash Patel.
5
United States:
Riley Gaines joins Amir Odom to discuss Pride Month and the modern LGBTQ movement.
7