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)
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United States:
Riley Gaines spoke at a press conference on Capitol Hill following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on opportunity, fairness and safety for female athletes.
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Riley Gaines joined Jackson Thompson to discuss the WNBA's biggest cultural moment.
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Riley Gaines responds to the public conversation surrounding Simone Biles and the debate over protecting women’s sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a supporter of the plaintiffs and discussed their case on her podcast.
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India:
Riley Gaines expressed strong support for Sophie Cunningham's perspective on the issue.
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United States:
Megan Rapinoe's latest ridiculous rant on Sophie Cunningham and Riley Gaines makes it clear she doesn't get the real issues in women's sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a conservative activist who was mentioned in the context of Sophie Cunningham's views on women's sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines was mentioned alongside Sophie Cunningham in Megan Rapinoe's comments about women's sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines, a former college swimmer, praises the Supreme Court's decision to uphold state bans on transgender girls in female sports.
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Riley Gaines posed for a photo with Sophie Cunningham following a game.
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