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
0.05%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
690,215
Power
42,951$
Sentiment
6.73
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 4 7.50 0.20% +0% 331,002,651 654,802 $21,000,000 41,543$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,413 $2,700,000 1,408$
Totals 5 398,888,662 690,215 $23,700,000 42,951$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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

United States United States: Riley Gaines is an activist who has spoken out against the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. 7

Fox News: Transgender comedian mocks volleyball player's brain injury, faces backlash

United States United States: Riley Gaines is mentioned in relation to a controversial topic about men in women's sports. 5

Fox News: 4 Thanksgiving Dinner Topics That'll Trigger Your Liberal Aunt

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: Penny Oleksiak suspended 2 years after multiple whereabouts failures

United States United States: Riley Gaines had a viral feud with Ocasio-Cortez regarding the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. 6

Fox News: AOC criticized for Transgender Awareness Week post by sports activists