Riley Gaines

Riley Gaines

athlete United States

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
Dominance
0.04%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
578,171
Power
36,681$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.00 0.17% +0% 331,002,651 578,171 $21,000,000 36,681$
Totals 2 331,002,651 578,171 $21,000,000 36,681$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Gaines asked Shirley whether the employee was simply naive as to how the system could be abused or if she was 'attempting to be politically corrupt.' 5

Fox News: Nick Shirley discusses alleged voter fraud loophole in California

United States United States: Navratilova previously joined a coalition of athletes, along with Riley Gaines, signing a letter in November condemning the Iranian regime for its death sentence of boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani. 5

Fox News: Martina Navratilova rips Trump for Iran strikes but backs killing Khamenei

United States United States: Podcast host Riley Gaines discusses the gender controversy surrounding boxer Imane Khelif. 5

Fox News: Olympic boxer Imane Khelif reveals SRY gene and testosterone therapy

United States United States: Riley Gaines joined ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss her reaction to the news and why she considers it long overdue. 7

Fox News: Trans male skier to compete in 2026 Winter Olympics women's division

United States United States: ‘OutKick’ host Riley Gaines questioned White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on sex-based rights and women’s sports protections. 6

Fox News: Leavitt slams SCOTUS judges for ignoring 'fact' in trans sports hearing

United States United States: Riley Gaines is a former college swimmer turned activist advocating for fairness in women’s sports. 8

Fox News: Riley Gaines joins call for Supreme Court transgender sports ruling