Riley Gaines
Definition
Riley Gaines is an American former competitive swimmer and conservative activist, best known for tying with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for fifth place in the 200-yard freestyle at the 2022 NCAA Championships, which propelled her into advocacy for protecting women's sports.
A 12-time NCAA All-American from the University of Kentucky, Gaines now hosts the 'Gaines for Girls' podcast, authored 'Swimming Against the Current,' and serves as a contributor to Turning Point USA and the America First Policy Institute.
Examples
Riley Gaines turned a tied fifth-place finish into a lifetime achievement award in the pool of public outrage.
While some swimmers chase gold, Riley Gaines dives headfirst into debates, making waves far beyond the water.
Riley Gaines' latest podcast episode had listeners doing laps around the competition in fairness discussions.
In her book 'Swimming Against the Current,' Riley Gaines proves you don't need first place to lead the race.