The moment Riley Gaines' life was turned upside down

Riley Gaines' life was "flipped upside down" after she tied Lia Thomas in last year's NCAA finals. She thought she'd be in dental school but is a major voice trans athlete debate. #FoxNews
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[@oldguy2764]

Imagine working your whole life to be the best woman’s swimmer, only to have your title taken away by a man who was unable to compete with men.

[@angelinacasillas8600]

Riley Gaines created her whole career off of losing a trophy for FIFTH PLACE, trotting around the country using her whiteness to make money from the brainwashed right by feeding into their agenda

[@carolemerle9995]

Well said.

[@jimcampbell8061]

She is and will always be a champion. All American.

[@arunrashasegaran2442]

Riley Gaines would have become the best if not for Lia Thomas? Okey why not a one on one between Katie Ledecky and Riley Gaines's husband and see who wins.

[@wrestle4life234]

@@arunrashasegaran2442American 15-16 national records beat Katie Ledecky’s records in every distance. Her husband, if he was motivated, would eventually beat Katie Ledecky

[@papaschuette]

I'm not sorry for saying this: There is no way that DUDE should be allowed to compete against or be in the same locker room with these women. Every trophy should be stripped and awarded to the rightful winners, immediately. It is a disgrace that this has been allowed to go on. I don't care how you dress, or how you feel. Genetics is genetics. XX or XY. That is it.

[@laurag7295]

Amen!

[@winwinmilieudefensie7757]

There are more possibilities than xx and xy smartie its also biology and there are biological males with xy and women with xx that are just born like that so you facts are not well thought out

[@teetee47dude43]

I agree with you 100%. This is so stupid.😤

[@flormiranda6564]

Amen2x

[@donnachapman7696]

AMEN!

[@robinriggs4194]

So unfair! Thank you Riley for standing up for women’s sports!

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

It’s hard to care when all my life I’ve heard women complain that it’s not fair they can’t compete with men or would say men and women are equally good at sports. Well you got what you wanted so deal with it

[@mikew6060]

​@lawrencetalbot8346 are you judging one woman for what a bunch of feminist said?

[@diegojines-us9pc]

but its the law the women fought for they gave them the upper hand that is being her burden now.

[@loricircuit6903]

@@Lawrence_Talbot NO women never said they wanted to compete against men - unless those were times where there were no women or girls sport and they simply wanted to participate in some way. Even still, typically the girls had to outperform just to be allowed play with boys teams, for a limited time. Women and girls wanted to have parity in athletic programs - that was all they really wanted. There was practically nothing before title 9. I remember, I was there. Women know they don't have the same physique as men, their bodies operate differently and they have different needs related to their biology. Why is it that certain men do not understand that? Are they expecting them to be the same? There's plenty of work that does not relate to brute strength or who lifts more weight. And there are some jobs where that matters. Again, WHY is this supposed to be a crime of women who want to SURVIVE by getting a job or want a space to play their own game and achieve their own medals? Only bitter men and trans males want to see women and girls get harmed by unfair and unsafe policies.

[@uncleogrimacy]

Who won the NCAA softball championship?

[@brettharder5274]

She's fighting a battle i never dreamed could or would take place, such a sad day

[@torablack]

lkr

[@annsumner8570]

Sad times.

[@jamesfiaco4922]

In truth she is standing with the wrong people for Donald Trump. is nothing more than a romantic failure who is constantly consistently aligning and surrounding himself with those who commit the weakest form of criminal conduct which is a sexual crime how's that for a locker room talk? So she needs to know that he identifies as such so when he went into the missed pageants locker room in Russia he had no right to be there. If she understood the truth about Donald Trump she would definitely be able to be a louder more efficient voice for women in sports and even outside of sports. She has the youth and intelligence to bring real awareness. These points have been scientifically classified religiously verified in other words even if she gets transgender their own locker room people like Donald Trump are always going to be peaking under the doorway.

[@nealjolly5434]

This young woman is on her way to becoming one of the biggest speakers for women's rights in history. She is just getting started.

[@roberthouston3809]

She should be in the Supreme Court defending women's rights. I think RBG would be proud 😀

[@KevinStone-bf5ey]

What rights were taken away or infringed on? What opportunities did Riley Gaines miss out on?

[@jimcampbell8061]

@@KevinStone-bf5ey Try thinking about the other women who missed out. Riley Gaines spoke up for them not herself. Unlike Mr. Thomas who appears concerned for himself and cares nothing for those women. Better yet, just try thinking, period.

[@moonsharn]

She speaks for all of us! ❤

[@moonsharn]

@@KevinStone-bf5eystop trying to gaslight women misogynist.

[@briannabailey225]

Riley Gaines, a strong woman that many little girls can look up to for her courage and bravery! The real winner🎉

[@diegojines-us9pc]

yes she needs to teach little girls one thing. when you fight for and make a law saying women are equal too men. that its unwritten but given that men are equal to women.

[@TheHopetown]

@@diegojines-us9pc You will feel better once your bottom surgery is completed, Are you still on for fall?

[@diegojines-us9pc]

@@TheHopetown nice remark. got anything thats not a bad joke to say about the subject. if not - sticks and stones.

[@TheHopetown]

@@diegojines-us9pc You seem confused, maybe FJB will share his kid-flavored ice cream with you, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

@@TheHopetown seems as you are confused. this isn't about biden. its about equal rights this girl and her mother and grandmother fought for. now that someone figured out equal rights are equal rights she want more than her share again.

[@samson5791]

The fact that she even had to go through this in college and in the changing room is disturbing enough. I do hope she keeps up the good fight.

[@jacktadash]

Crybaby attentionwhore whose scores were never even close to competitive.

[@NiaLaLa_V]

As a survivor of assault I just cannot even imagine what those women felt going through this. I would have taken off running, I wouldn't have been able to endure what they endured.

[@michaelmiller7786]

She'll lose.

[@BoomboomMancini-cb1xh]

@@michaelmiller7786 she's winning. Tried of you it's

[@CrunchyMom88]

​@@michaelmiller7786Take your pathetic insufferable bitterness to your own kind

[@Ojjyjuwv]

I'm touched. As a woman I can feel that injustice she've been through and I support her so much.

[@Slumbert]

Tied and a man gets the medal over a women in female sports. I would also be angry. And that official should be removed.

[@Omnamahshivay8079]

So. Had the woman been given the medal for photo ops , would you have been okay with it ? Sports are to be inclusive . You're not supposed to discriminate on color gender or sexual orientation. The problem is that neither the NCAA , nor the athletes had ever thought something like this would happen ? Even the Olympic committee had to have a rethink for women athletes having abnormally high testosterone levels. Surely with time there will be better laws.

[@moonontheman1657]

​@Omnamahshivay8079 Yes we would of been okay with it if a women won the medal.... BECAUSE ITS A WOMENS SWIMMING LEAGUE!!! THEY GAVE THE MEDAL TO A MAN WHO SWAM IN A WOMENS LEAGUE!!! I cannot believe that you commented that!!! "Would you have rather seen a women win the medal in the Womens League or the man pretending to be a woman?" I just can't believe people that supports this it's completely sickening. Just utterly sickening.

[@nouryounes3201]

@@Omnamahshivay8079 acturally you are because men bodies dominate female bodies pls don't stupid

[@DaveAndBeth1978]

@@Slumbert the NCAA don't award medals. All 8 competitors got a trophy

[@garytackett8426]

Riley, you're the true champion! Keep fighting!

[@michaelmiller7786]

No she is not and never will be.

[@HakunaMatata-gr9mm]

​@@michaelmiller7786jealousy is not good

[@emeerdanvers8090]

@@michaelmiller7786yes she is and your just jealous that you’ve never won anything in your worthless life you sexist pig

[@DaveAndBeth1978]

​@@HakunaMatata-gr9mm true champion who, err, never finished higher than 5th place in ranking event...?

[@HakunaMatata-gr9mm]

@@DaveAndBeth1978 have the guts to call out a man.. And who is a champion? Liam 😂

[@lunster5154]

Men should not be competing in women’s sports. That’s it. If biological men can compete in women’s sports…why not abolish women’s sports in general and just let everyone compete together? BC MEN have more physical strength, endurance etc GENETICALLY

[@andrewpriester6994]

You forgot speed

[@devils.advocate2354]

Categories: XX, XY, Open…

[@fretbuzz59]

@@devils.advocate2354 Categories: (Biological) Women, Everyone else; IOW, Open. Problem solved.

[@crosstatt7441]

Also, no one should be allowed to identify oneself what he/she wasn’t conceived as. The fact that transgenderism was even allowed is why this ever started! Although, Bruce Jenner had achieved all the success before he transitioned, he’s still a hypocrite. He’s right about keeping men off of women’s sports, yet he accepted the “Woman of the Year Award”. So, he’s in the wrong, too. Also, some Dutchman changed his gender to enter and possibly win a women’s beauty pageant is also wrong! If this is ever going to change, we need to help these people who desire to change their gender. We need to show them that they are what they are conceived as. There are no excuses or exceptions!

[@trashtvinternational]

SHE SHOULD SUE UNIVERSITY THIS IS UTTERLY DISGUSTING!!!!!! I mean it’s plain simple look at where he was ranking when he was a man ………. CRAZY TO SAY THE LEAST

[@justinbrackens3964]

It is not the university it is the NCAA

[@penguinZ85]

What happened to her is a disgrace.

[@annsumner8570]

All women.

[@gregorygookins4970]

You are a disgrace

[@crosstatt7441]

It certainly is.

[@macielliott7437]

Riley Gaines is the actual national champion and we all know it. What she was up against just wasn’t even close to fair

[@winsomemartinez]

She came in 5th.

[@Cupid-Stunt]

World Athletics bans transgender women from competing in female world ranking events Transgender Athletes Face Bans From Girls’ Sports in 10 U.S. States Over the past two years, nine states have enacted laws to bar transgender girls and women from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. House Passes Bill to Bar Transgender Athletes From Female Sports Teams

[@WhyHandleYouTube]

​@@winsomemartinezYou came last. Sit down.

[@daveruckert7926]

@@winsomemartinez She has emerged as more of a champion than Lia Thomas could ever hope to be in his wildest dreams.

[@Cupid-Stunt]

@@daveruckert7926 How very Trumpian? Backing a loser?

[@angelabebber9258]

That is a bunch of crap. That is just Unbelievable to do that to you. I am so glad you stood up. Be strong young lady!

[@lisahardy9707]

Lol what was done to her?

[@andrewpriester6994]

@@lisahardy9707 👈Not smart to think on her own

[@stevenchavez5979]

​@lisahardy9707 she was cheated knucklehead.

[@jays4170]

​@@lisahardy9707did you bother to watch the video? Or are you just here to troll?

[@jonathanshumpert9549]

@@lisahardy9707 I know you're a troll and won't respond, but I will answer your ridiculous question. What has been done to her is the same thing that has been done to every other female athlete who has been forced to compete against a male athlete. Her opportunity for fair competition has been taken away. Her privacy in the locker room has been taken away.

[@wendysalinas5332]

Go girl! We women should fight for our rights.

[@jamesfiaco4922]

In truth she is standing with the wrong people for Donald Trump. is nothing more than a romantic failure who is constantly consistently aligning and surrounding himself with those who commit the weakest form of criminal conduct which is a sexual crime how's that for a locker room talk? So she needs to know that he identifies as such so when he went into the missed pageants locker room in Russia he had no right to be there. If she understood the truth about Donald Trump she would definitely be able to be a louder more efficient voice for women in sports and even outside of sports. She has the youth and intelligence to bring real awareness. These points have been scientifically classified religiously verified in other words even if she gets transgender their own locker room people like Donald Trump are always going to be peaking under the doorway.

[@darlenefrymark9838]

Thank YOU. for standing up, and staying strong!!!

[@CARidingAcademy]

Lia is the lowest, most immoral human ever for doing this with a smile on HIS face.

[@franceleeparis37]

Yep, Lea Thomas ..the only woman in the world fighting for mens rights..😂 proving once again that women who think they are equal to men are delusional

[@marih3286]

He couldn't compete against men so he switched over knowing "Real Women" wouldn't be able to win against him "A man in women's clothing"

[@laurag7295]

Agreed

[@muncangel5993]

you mean William!!!

[@crosstatt7441]

@@muncangel5993Exactly! I would normally say, “not to put words in your mouth.” However, I will, put words in your mouth because this is wrong!

[@susanagaytan4401]

Sometimes things have to happen so we can get a hero like you

[@torablack]

agreed

[@andrewpriester6994]

Yes

[@MachiavellisThePrince]

Heroes are men. You maybe meant heroine. Unless she's trans and you were trying to be sarcastic.

[@maggierioux6501]

Since when is a whining about losing out on FIFTH place heroic?

[@andrewpriester6994]

@@maggierioux6501 The thing is Thomas wasn’t suppose to compete in Women Sports because Thomas is a Man, not a Woman That’s what Riley is saying

[@deniseharris9363]

Unbelievable!! You tied and you were ROBBED!!! So proud of you!! Praying for you 🙏🙏🙏

[@joe-hp4nk]

I admire her courage, Riley deserves a metal for standing up to the scum of society.

[@annsumner8570]

Yes she does deserve a medal.

[@crosstatt7441]

I blame Will for this, but the NCAA and Penn State are just as guilty, if not more.

[@jjstenzoski]

Courage and strength to you in your just cause, Riley. You are admired by many.

[@lorenaruacho3458]

Thanks, Riley, for speaking up. You're a great encouragement. Stay strong. Don't give up. Jesus Christ is leading you where you need to be. ❤

[@sexycutie1979]

The fact that they tied just shows me what an amazing swimmer Riley Gaines actually is. May she be blessed beyond measure

[@jamesfiaco4922]

In truth she is standing with the wrong people for Donald Trump. is nothing more than a romantic failure who is constantly consistently aligning and surrounding himself with those who commit the weakest form of criminal conduct which is a sexual crime how's that for a locker room talk? So she needs to know that he identifies as such so when he went into the missed pageants locker room in Russia he had no right to be there. If she understood the truth about Donald Trump she would definitely be able to be a louder more efficient voice for women in sports and even outside of sports. She has the youth and intelligence to bring real awareness. These points have been scientifically classified religiously verified in other words even if she gets transgender their own locker room people like Donald Trump are always going to be peaking under the doorway.

[@gamer7916]

4 other biological women were faster than both Lia Thomas and Riley Gaines. It’s weird how Riley doesn’t go after them.

[@ahmadbivens2113]

And. How bad he sucked

[@uDontKnowUrDad]

@@gamer7916you said 4 women. Her problem is with the man you dumbass

[@emeerdanvers8090]

@@gamer7916it’s william thomas and he cheated those other 4 female athletes didn’t cheat William Thomas did! There’s a difference you dumbfuck

[@NayLovesJesus]

Insane. Wow. So sorry she had to go through this 😢

[@brianclifford8487]

I adore her! She’s on a higher level than any other warrior in the Woman’s Movement.

[@torablack]

ditto

[@torablack]

@@Gaber8845 your a bot

[@flubber1557]

​@@torablackI agree this person commenting is a BOTtom tier individual.

[@TheHopetown]

@@Gaber8845 You will feel better once your bot tom surgery is completed, Are you still on for fall?

[@StillThinkingAboutIt]

Wow, Riley is awesome!! So sick and disturbing what happened to her and all the other actual female swimmers. The leaders and officials involved who made those decisions need to be fired asap

[@U.S.A..]

My heart truly breaks for her. She dedicated her entire life to swimming . For a man playing dress-up to take it away from her is just disgusting.

[@franceleeparis37]

..you just don’t get it do you…that the most lowest ranked men in sports are far better than the top ranked women.. Lea Thomas has proved that women are not equal to men… they don’t even come close😂😂

[@jamesfiaco4922]

In truth she is standing with the wrong people for Donald Trump. is nothing more than a romantic failure who is constantly consistently aligning and surrounding himself with those who commit the weakest form of criminal conduct which is a sexual crime how's that for a locker room talk? So she needs to know that he identifies as such so when he went into the missed pageants locker room in Russia he had no right to be there. If she understood the truth about Donald Trump she would definitely be able to be a louder more efficient voice for women in sports and even outside of sports. She has the youth and intelligence to bring real awareness. These points have been scientifically classified religiously verified in other words even if she gets transgender their own locker room people like Donald Trump are always going to be peaking under the doorway.

[@ceejay4284]

Well done for standing upon for female athletes. 👏

[@alfredwebster8031]

Admirable young lady a shining light

[@wadekaplan9379]

What ever happened to title 9? What ever happened to we support women's rights and the pink hat ladies? What cowards they are now, not to speak out against this

[@lisahardy9707]

I guess they do not believe in spreading hate & discrimination

[@torablack]

lkr.

[@PeteQuad]

​@@lisahardy9707take a step back from your indoctrination and look at what happened here with fresh eyes.

[@stevenchavez5979]

​@peterquadarella5145 it's a dude troll playing girl. Right "lisa"?

[@andrewpriester6994]

@@lisahardy9707You are pretty much spreading hate & discrimination towards Women in Sports by telling Women who is saying it’s not fair to shut up, sit down & deal with it

[@jameskim6605]

I’m sick of seeing this guy steal from women.

[@vMaxHeadroom]

Simply unbelievable and shame on all the cowards who actively participated and allowed this to happen!

[@kbennett531]

Well, your other team members should have stayed on the board when the buzzer went off and let the man race alone

[@susansmith4721]

I would love to see that!

[@crystalfrye8554]

Riley Gaines… such a courageous, well-spoken, and strong American hero!

[@cannonball9478]

Well done Riley! From England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I am sick of this nonsense. You are a perfect example to my daughter and I will tell her about you. Most people don’t have the courage to stand up for what they believe in. Nice one 💪

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

She was not blessed to be recruited she is a breat and that is why all the schools wanted her. Go girl

[@SorallaRebelde]

Omg! When she described how uncomfortable the girls felt in the locker room, my body felt that. I can't even imagine how violated and unsafe these girls felt. I feel so bad for all these girls for what has been done to them. We need to do better for our yout. This is unbelievable! 😢

[@SDLTiger]

Thank you standing up for injustice. It is a brave thing you are doing.

[@stevenward3856]

Riley, you were born for such a time as this. God has changed your life's direction, and you have responded well. Have faith in Him, for He has an even greater reward stored up for you in Heaven. God bless you and keep you!

[@jodiemariewoolsey2465]

May Father GOD Bless You Riley Gaines For Standing Up

[@paulbasdeo5693]

God bless you Riley!

[@nancy8269]

Riley inspired me to no longer stay quiet on this issue. Riley is the real feminist fighting for women. I don’t care if she’s “conservative” or republican or whatever group she identifies with. She’s a real feminist fighting for women and she is a hero!! I stand with her!!

[@NikkiTee-rb1nd]

Riley is were she needs to be. She's such a strong women. She's a true winner. I think we can all see that

[@lizbethy3214]

love Rileys indomitable spirit, her talent, beauty, incredible accomplishments, and her amazing courage! You go girl XX!

[@umasailor8289]

I hated the one story where she tied with Thomas and then they gave Thomas the trophy and told her they would “mail” her one 😢

[@tenpoint243]

You would think all women would support her

[@Cupid-Stunt]

Why? World Athletics bans transgender women from competing in female world ranking events Transgender Athletes Face Bans From Girls’ Sports in 10 U.S. States Over the past two years, nine states have enacted laws to bar transgender girls and women from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. House Passes Bill to Bar Transgender Athletes From Female Sports Teams

[@docsavage8640]

Nobody hates women more than other women.

[@proudcalifornian9914]

You’d think Fox News and the MAGAcult would concern themselves will the problems Government is tasked with solving not some bulsht Evangelical social issues 😂

[@jonathanshumpert9549]

Many do but are afraid to speak out. One Of William Thomas's real women teammates wanted to, but the university sent them an e-mail saying that if they did "You will regret it." That is an actual quote from the school.

[@jedimindtrick8966]

❤ Riley 💪 Badass, brave and beautiful

[@rodpark442]

Society is sick

[@JustHope-78]

Riley thank you. We will not let them Win. It’s sickening and disrespectful.

[@eponz4354]

Evil only prevails when good men do nothing. Keep up the good fight young lady

[@OrlandoLee-os9jg]

How stupid and coward we as people and a country have become

[@beckyweech1969]

Does anyone know if the NCAA has rectified this egregious violation? Give Riley her trophy and win!

[@DaveAndBeth1978]

She got a trophy (all 8 swimmers did, as standard)... But they tied for 5th place - Taylor Ruck was the winner

[@eljoemissiletoe3438]

You TIED agaist a Dude!! Be proud. life's disappointments are just beginning sweetheart

[@annsumner8570]

This is not about life being unfair. This is about the idiots in charge making sure that life isn't fair for women.

[@eljoemissiletoe3438]

Women have an unfair advantage in life if it wasn't true you wouldn't be doing your hair and makeup

[@annsumner8570]

@@eljoemissiletoe3438 unfair advantage, because women wear makeup. What happened to you? I am too busy feeding animals and growing food to wear makeup.

[@eljoemissiletoe3438]

@@annsumner8570 me too with the feeding animals and children and plants I was just screwing with people,there are two rights to every situation just like making people think and now ENGAGE despite having so many plants and animals and children to feed 🤣😹👍follow back Heux

[@EllaCundiff-q7h]

She was my coach for a little bit before she left to fight for us biological female swimmer. God bless you, Riley ❤

[@nancyclarkson4279]

Thank you for speaking up!!

[@msolorzano6990]

Just wondering where all of the “me too” big mouths are in this woman’s defense??? Oh, yes, I forgot...they are silent because it doesn’t fit the narrative they have been bought to follow!!! Kudos to this young woman with more courage than our entire congress combined!!! A sign of the times in which we live indeed. A time where evil is called good, good is called evil...and everyone does what is right in their own eyes! May God have mercy on those who fear Him!!! 🙏🏼

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

Disgraceful turn of events. Stupid people allow such a betrayal to be sanctioned.

[@justtellmethetruth7377]

Thank you Riley for standing up for women, young girls and truth!

[@allenkranawetter9482]

Riley has become an icon for women's rights in the women's sports

[@kimjesch7019]

Thank you mrs Riley, the boldness, compassion, and leadership with true grit in spite of all the harassment,and garbage thrown your way ,you stayed the corse. I’m sorry that the swim trophy got given to a liar,and cheater. That trophy will sit on a shelf gathering dust, but you’ve won so much more. The Lady’s you’ve inspired, to speak out boldly for their sports. The young and old that have been inspired to stand up, cowboy up, and say no more not on my watch.

[@LisaWhitley-tc2lt]

Riley! I really think that you should consider politics! We need your voice and we pray for you! Thank you for fighting for all women athletes! 🙏🇺🇸

[@talos2373]

Ms Riley - This guy can't compete against men so he's taking advantage of women not only in the sport but free to see you and other women in places and situations he would never have a chance to at no other time.

[@mrcrabs5782]

Lia thomas needs to be arrested, it disgusting how this beauitful women is working hard and getting a slap in the face.

[@LadyLove747]

My heart and prayers will remain with you on this front line fight against men competing in women’s sports. God will use you as one of his mighty warriors in these evil times that we are facing so be encourage Riley cuz you are a winner 🏆chosen by God! 🙌🏾

[@danielisfearless288]

Keep up the good fight. Since day one of hearing about your story I have stood by and other females. 🇺🇸 Keep women's sports female and locker rooms just for women. Ncaa should be ashamed of themselves.

[@Stephanie90m]

Keep fighting girl, we got you! ❤

[@smac6880]

Well said Riley. Admire your courage in speaking out. Many, many people are behind you.

[@joe-hp4nk]

Not only Lea Thomas should be sued, but all who supported him must be sued.

[@RTD8481]

Im a transgender person. Im So sorry this happened to Riley. I can’t understand how this is getting so out of hand. This is opening a very difficult and complicated issue. I support Riley!

[@bl3ad]

as a girl dad.. this still infuriates me

[@TheMrv30]

🙌 👏🏻 thank u for speaking out

[@debrajones9325]

Behind you one million percent my love. From Australia 🇦🇺💋💯

[@angeld3500]

❤RILEY❤GAINES❤

[@sarahpayne2361]

The university and NAACP should be taken to court and sued as soon as we get a new President that has an actual brain that is functioning properly

[@yonghonmun]

Is it legitimate? That winner didnt feel ashamed at all at the podium receiving the trophy? Morally?

[@SrikantSunkara]

I just can't imagine what these girls are going through and the stupidity of the people pushing their agenda in women's sports.

[@sallylyons3484]

You go girl

[@williammorgan5320]

The 2024 election should put a stop to all this BS. Riley Gaines is a hero!

[@allison2941]

This story is so troubling. The whole country should boycott the ncaa. Where are all the people standing up against this.

[@Tailbone44]

Unfortunately not every male is a man.

[@winsomemartinez]

Ikr? Look at Larry Ingraham. 🧐

[@captaingoodguySentientA.I.]

especially on the left

[@WhyHandleYouTube]

​@@winsomemartinezYour dad for sure.

[@Cupid-Stunt]

@@winsomemartinez Tim Scott, Matt Gaetz, Josh Hawley, the list is endless?

[@winsomemartinez]

@@WhyHandleKZbin Dude, you blew a simple "your mom" joke? Jeez, even when I teed it up for you, you missed? Must be a maga.

[@deanwalker7216]

Riley is inspiring. Nice work mom n dad…and, of course, her.

[@Michelle-up8ie]

Riley youre an amazing woman. A real woman. Thank you for what youre doing.

[@teetee47dude43]

I 100% agree with her. This is Ridiculous.

[@garthpilkey5965]

She was waiting for someone else with a backbone to speak the truth. Hopefully now her speaking out will encourage the powers that be to also speak the truth.

[@trashtvinternational]

IS THERE A GOFUND ME FOR HER TO GET A FAMOUS LAWYER AND GIVE HER THE TROPHY BACK..??????

[@realalbertan]

She got it in the mail last year dipstick

[@thomasnewton8997]

So unfair and Thomas should never had been there

[@larrycone8821]

So unfair, i am surprised the women do not gang together and walk out.

[@fly-fpv]

This is shocking!

[@jamescowie469]

Males should stay males and stay in there own sport, well done for speaking out

[@JustJake77]

As a former athlete (in swimming) and a LGBTQ+ ally and supporter this whole subject has me conflicted and has for many years. I want trans peolel to live free and open. Yet I want women athletes to have all the opportunities to excel and succeed.... This whole subject needs to be drastically improved for all.

[@realalbertan]

She makes no mention of the subsequent World Aquatics rule change from June 2022. Makes too much $ on the speaking circuit. We now have transphobes shitting on Katie Ledecky.

[@Chris_P_Bacon11]

What a disgrace. It's sad to see all of her hard work she built up just to get knocked down by a MAN that was allowed to swim in the women's division. YOU'RE THE REAL WINNER RILEY!

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

Women deserve better than to be publicly humiliated by drag queens.

[@FatherGODISLOVE]

Good job Riley keep up the hard work God bless

[@jackiewatkins521]

Keep up the fight Riley......these transgender men who were born male should NOT be competing in womens sport full stop ! The changing room incident is horrendous and should never be allowed !!

[@mar145gh7]

She is a strong women! So glad she stood up for what she believes!

[@rosmarin2438]

Send the Thomas boy to prison for ræp

[@randesdoulos]

Continue to stand strong, Riley Gaines!

[@hephzibah1966]

Blessings to you

[@AJ-7-316]

Thank you for your courage. As tough, unfair and unbelievably head spinning your experience has been, I truly believe you were meant to go through this to serve a bigger purpose/impact of just winning 1st place. Your experience/story has been incredibly inspirational, educational, motivating, and a Master class on women’s rights advocacy for millions of teens and young women.