Riley Gaines Barker [2] (born Riley Marie Gaines; April 21, 2000) [3] [4] [5] is an American conservative political activist and swimmer, known for campaigning against the participation of trans women in women's sports.

Nov 18, 2024 · Conservative activist Riley Gaines said her husband cannot get a green card because he has declined to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Gaines, a former college swimmer for the University of...

1 day ago · Riley Gaines, known for her advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, has taken a strong stance on immigration issues following her husband’s struggles. In November 2024, she voiced her dismay on social media about the prolonged bureaucratic process delaying Barker's green card, despite his six years of legal residency in the U.S. ...

Mar 18, 2024 · The complaint highlights an alleged incident at the 2022 NCAA national swimming championship -- weeks after the NCAA's ruling -- involving former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines and ...

Feb 21, 2024 · EXCLUSIVE: The San Francisco State University Police Department has suspended its investigation into women’s sports activist and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines’ hostage incident and assault...

Apr 7, 2023 · Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines said she was assaulted Thursday on the campus of San Francisco State University. Gaines was at the school to speak about her views opposing the inclusion of...

2 days ago · Riley Gaines is the host of OutKick's "Gaines for Girls." She is an Independent Women's Forum ambassador, Turning Point contributor, director of the Riley Gaines Center , and author of "Swimming ...

Mar 15, 2024 · Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing...

Jan 16, 2025 · A resolution to recognize Riley Gaines, a conservative activist known for speaking against transgender athletes in sports, passed the Tennessee House on Thursday morning.

Feb 14, 2024 · Former college athlete Riley Gaines told Newsweek she feared for her life after speaking out over the participation of transgender women, whom she considers to be biological males, in...