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Riley Gaines
Riley Gaines is an American former competitive swimmer from Gallatin, Tennessee, who competed for the University of Kentucky NCAA swim team.
Riley Gaines is an American former competitive swimmer who gained international fame for her advocacy work on women's sports and her public stance on gender identity issues in athletic competition. She is a 12-time NCAA All-American who competed for the University of Kentucky and finished third in the 2022 NCAA Division I women's 200-yard freestyle, tying with swimsuit赛道 athlete Lia Thomas, a transgender woman. This tie sparked a national debate about transgender participation in women's sports, launching Gaines into the spotlight as a leading voice for biological female athletes. She has since become a prominent activist, author, and spokesperson for maintaining fair competition in women's athletics.
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Early Life and Education
Riley Gaines was born and raised in Gallatin, Tennessee.
She attended Station Camp High School.
Gaines joined the University of Kentucky's swim team and made the All-SEC Freshman Team in 2019.
She also made the All-SEC Second Team in 2019 and 2020.
Gaines participated in the 2021 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships, coming second in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay and seventh in the 200m freestyle race; she made the All-SEC First Team that year.
Professional Career
In 2022, Gaines placed fifth while swimming for the University of Kentucky in the 200-yard NCAA freestyle championship.
She tied with University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, who was the first openly trans woman champion in the NCAA to compete in the women's.
Gaines was the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Social Media Presence
Riley Gaines has a limited social media presence and does not have any public accounts.
Achievements
Riley Gaines has achieved several milestones throughout her swimming career, including making the All-SEC Freshman Team, All-SEC Second Team, and All-SEC First Team.
She was the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Personal Life
Riley Gaines has been involved in discussions about trans athletes in women's sports.
She has been an advocate for fairness in women's sports and has expressed her concerns about the inclusion of transgender women in women's sports.
Gaines has spoken out about her experience competing against Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, in the 2022 NCAA Women’s Swimming Championship.
Controversies
Riley Gaines has been involved in discussions about trans athletes in women's sports and has expressed her concerns about the inclusion of transgender women in women's sports.
Riley Gaines summary
Riley Gaines is a former competitive swimmer who achieved several milestones during her career.
She has been involved in discussions about trans athletes in women's sports and has advocated for fairness in women's sports.
Gaines has a limited social media presence and has not been involved in any tours or concerts.
She has also been involved in controversies related to trans athletes in women's sports.
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