The chapter discusses the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on college athletes and delves into the controversy over transgender athlete Leah Thomas competing in women's swimming after transitioning. It explores the broader issues of gender identity in sports, including policies around transgender athletes and the challenges faced by traditional male and female athletes. The speaker recounts a personal experience of competing against a transgender athlete and reflects on the implications for fairness and inclusivity in sports.
Riley Gaines, a former competitive swimmer, champions the preservation of women's sports and single-sex spaces by advocating for the exclusion of biological male competitors. She leads The Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, serves as an Independent Women's Voice ambassador, and hosts the podcast "Gaines for Girls with Riley Gaines" on OutKick.com
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