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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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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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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.'
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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.
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Ireland:
Riley Gaines is a conservative activist campaigning against Ossoff due to his stance on transgender athletes.
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United States:
Podcast host Riley Gaines discusses the gender controversy surrounding boxer Imane Khelif.
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United States:
Riley Gaines joined ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss her reaction to the news and why she considers it long overdue.
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United Kingdom:
Riley Gaines is a former collegiate swimmer turned anti-transgender activist who emphasizes motherhood and femininity in her brand.
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United States:
‘OutKick’ host Riley Gaines questioned White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on sex-based rights and women’s sports protections.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer and SEC record holder.
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United States:
OutKick podcast host and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines also addressed the allegations at the Monday press conference.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a former college swimmer turned activist advocating for fairness in women’s sports.
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