The Megyn Kelly Show What She SAW in That Locker Room | Riley Gaines x Megyn Kelly - The FULL Interview
Jun 18, 2024
Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer and advocate for women's sports fairness, shares her remarkable journey and activism. She recounts a pivotal confrontation during a protest that solidified her resolve to fight for gender equality in athletics. The discussion delves into a chaotic locker room encounter, revealing the intense hostility she faced. Gaines also addresses the complexities of gender identity in sports, emphasizing the emotional toll on female athletes and the need for safety and fairness amidst evolving definitions. Her insights urge a nuanced approach to these critical issues.
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Attack at SFSU
- Riley Gaines describes being attacked at San Francisco State University after speaking out against transgender athletes in women's sports.
- She was physically assaulted and held for ransom for hours by protestors.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit
- Riley Gaines attended the Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit arguments where the definition of "woman" was debated.
- The sorority's attorney argued "woman" has multiple definitions, even questioning if it could include cisgender men.
Locker Room with Lia Thomas
- Riley Gaines recounts her experience of having to change in a locker room with Lia Thomas, a biological male competing in women's swimming.
- She describes the discomfort and violation felt by herself and other female athletes.
