Riley Gaines Biography

Riley Gaines was a standout athlete in her own right but has drawn more acclaim as an activist fighting for women's sports. Gaines swam at the University of Kentucky, where she grabbed a spot on the All-SEC Freshman Team in 2019. Gaines also made the All-SEC Second Team in 2019 and 2020 and the All-SEC First Team in 2021. After competing at the 2022 NCAA Championships against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, Gaines has become a popular speaker at conservative events and other conferences discussing women's issues, athlete rights and more. 

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