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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12 | 6.17 | 0.27% | +90% | 331,002,651 | 1,691,742 | $21,000,000 | 107,330$ |
| Israel | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,696 | $400,000 | 160$ |
| Totals | 13 | 340,219,551 | 1,695,438 | $21,400,000 | 107,490$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United States:
Riley Gaines calls out Democratic governors for their 'deeply regressive and utterly misogynistic' stances.
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Israel:
Riley Gaines is a former swimmer who has become a prominent figure opposing the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.
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United States:
Bondi was joined at the press conference by conservative activist Riley Gaines.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a former college athlete and critic of the inclusion of trans women in women’s sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is a pro-woman advocate who delivered a speech at San Francisco State University.
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United States:
Riley Gaines tied with Lia Thomas in the 2022 NCAA women’s swimming championships.
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United States:
Gaines has championed fairness in women’s sports since Lia Thomas tied with her at the NCAA Championships in 2022.
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United States:
Riley Gaines spoke to lawmakers about the issue of transgender athletes in women's sports.
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United States:
Riley Gaines is mentioned as a victim of backlash and harassment related to the trans inclusion debate in women's sports.
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United States:
OutKick's Riley Gaines, who swam against Thomas, is currently leading a lawsuit against the NCAA.
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