Riley Gaines
American swimmer · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 2000 · age 26
Riley Marie Gaines Barker is an American conservative political activist, podcast host, and former collegiate swimmer known for campaigning against the participation of trans women in women's sports and against public acceptance of transgender people more widely.
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A twelve-time NCAA All-American, she competed for the University of Kentucky's Kentucky Wildcats swim team in the Southeastern Conference before graduating and focusing on anti-trans activism. In July 2023, Gaines launched the OutKick podcast Gaines for Girls, which was rebranded as The Riley Gaines Show in January 2026 to expand into general cultural and political commentary.
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