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Defending the Integrity of Women's Sports | Riley Gaines
May 26, 2024
Professional swimmer Riley Gaines discusses the challenges of transgender participation in women's sports, advocating for fairness and integrity. She shares her journey from athletics to activism, critiquing controversial policies and political pressures. The podcast also touches on tax relief services, conservative speakers on college campuses, and navigating social media scrutiny.
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- Riley Gaines stands up against allowing biological males in women's sports, advocating for fairness and integrity.
- Encounter with transgender swimmer Leah Thomas sparks national debate on gender identity in sports.
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Riley Gaines: From Competitive Swimming to Advocacy
Riley Gaines, a standout athlete and advocate for fairness in women's sports, shares her journey from competitive swimming at the University of Kentucky to challenging the participation of male swimmers in women's sports. Despite her impressive swimming career achievements, Riley faced unexpected challenges when competing against transgender swimmer Leah Thomas. This led to a national debate on gender identity in sports and the importance of maintaining fair competition for women. Through advocacy work and her book, Riley highlights the need to uphold sex-based protections and defend single-sex spaces.
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