Riley Gaines

About

Swimmer and athlete who is recognized for having competed for the University of Kentucky. In the year 2022, she was named the Southeastern Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Before Fame

She graduated from Station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tennessee. 

Trivia

She is the host of the Gaines for Girls podcast. She developed a following on Twitter by being outspoken against the participation of trans women in women's sports. In the year 2022, while swimming for the University of Kentucky in the 200-yard NCAA freestyle championship, Gaines tied for fifth place with University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, who became the first openly trans woman champion in the NCAA women's division after winning the 500-yard freestyle.

Family Life

She is married to Louis Barker. 

Associated With

She has spoken at rallies for Donald Trump.