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 (26 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 | 6.00 | 0.34% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 1,457,009 | $21,000,000 | 92,438$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 3.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 43,854 | $2,700,000 | 1,744$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,872 | $54,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 18 | 402,362,392 | 1,502,735 | $23,754,000 | 94,211$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Riley Gaines is a controversial figure in the transgender athlete debate and has faced backlash for her views.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a contributor and podcast host who has been vocal in the transgender athlete debate.
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United States:
Riley Gaines and her attorney William Bock support criminal prosecution against officials allowing trans athletes to play in women's and girls' sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a conservative influencer and former NCAA swimmer who shared news of Marissa Rothenberger's victory, sparking a feud with Simone Biles.
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United States:
Riley Gaines has championed fairness in women's sports.
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United Kingdom:
Riley Gaines has regularly spoken out about transgender women athletes competing in women's sport.
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United Kingdom:
A 12-time All-American swimmer at the University of Kentucky, Gaines has used her race with Thomas as the basis for a national campaign opposing transgender inclusion in sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer, criticized the Minnesota State High School League for posting a picture of a transgender athlete winning a championship.
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United States:
Riley Gaines responded to Simone Biles by stating that it's not her job to include men in women's sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines praised Eckard and Anderson for their actions on social media.
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