Riley Gaines has been fighting for fairness in women’s sports. She became famous after tying with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in a college race. Now, Gaines has spoken out about the University of Pennsylvania stripping Thomas of titles. This decision came after pressure from President Trump’s administration.
UPenn agreed to erase Thomas’s records and apologize to female athletes. In return, Trump released $175 million in funding for the school. Gaines praised this move, saying Trump’s team protects women. She called it a historic victory for women’s equality.
Gaines knows firsthand how unfair these policies are. At the 2022 NCAA championships, she tied with Thomas for fifth place. But officials gave the trophy only to Thomas. Gaines saw this as blatant discrimination against biological women.
That moment changed Gaines’s life forever. She became a strong voice against men competing in women’s sports. She even sued the NCAA for violating women’s rights. Gaines believes women deserve a level playing field.
President Trump’s administration took bold action against UPenn. They investigated the school for allowing Thomas to compete. The deal forces UPenn to admit its mistake. This sets an example for other schools across America.
Not everyone supports Gaines’s fight. Olympian Simone Biles recently attacked her stance. Biles called out Gaines for wanting to exclude trans athletes. But Gaines stands firm, saying biology matters in sports.
Gaines has shared shocking details about the NCAA. She revealed officials told her “Lia deserves that trophy” after the tie. This proves the system favored Thomas over female athletes. Such bias cannot continue in women’s sports.
This victory shows real change is possible. Trump’s team delivered where others only talked. Gaines urges all Americans to keep fighting for women’s rights. True equality means protecting women’s sports from unfair competition.
