Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Riley Gaines

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Riley Gaines

How Riley Gaines built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Riley Gaines Barker is an American conservative political activist and former collegiate swimmer. As a twelve-time NCAA All-American for the Kentucky Wildcats, she is now primarily known for her activism against the participation of transgender women in women's sports and against public acceptance of transgender people. She has become a prominent voice in conservative circles advocating for policies restricting the rights and inclusion of transgender individuals in sports and other areas of public life.

2019: Joins Kentucky's Swim Team, All-SEC Freshman Team

In 2019, Riley Gaines joined the University of Kentucky's swim team and was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team. She also made the All-SEC Second Team in 2019.

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2020: All-SEC Second Team

In 2020, Riley Gaines made the All-SEC Second Team while on the University of Kentucky's swim team.

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2021: NCAA Championships and All-SEC First Team

In 2021, Riley Gaines participated in the NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championships, finishing seventh in the 200 freestyle race and winning a silver medal in the 4 × 200 yd freestyle relay. She was also named to the All-SEC First Team in 2021.

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2022: SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

In 2022, Riley Gaines was named the SEC Women's Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

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