Female swimmer who tied Lia Thomas speaks out

University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines joins 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' to discuss NCAA's handling of the meet. #foxnews #tucker

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[hothotheat]

Imagine training your whole life, sacrificing time with family and friends, only to be beaten by someone who shouldn’t even be in the race. It’s terrible and disheartening.

[celestechandler]

Nobody cares that she’s trans, people care that there is a undeniable biological advantage that she has over these other swimmers. What’s to be done about it is beyond me, but you cannot deny the completion is unfair.

[missscarlet]

The fact the women were told not to talk about it, says it all.

[riddlekillerkiller]

The fact that she tied with Lia, a biological male, is already a miracle. My god, she is amazing.

[noelvoss]

Glad she spoke up, that took guts and courage, God bless her.

[DMagV]

If you believe that there are more than 2 genders, you also HAVE TO agree that every gender needs to do sports separately. At least the official competitions. Let trans women compete with other trans women. Simple as that.

[DH-ijpe]

Nothing but respect for this girl for having the courage to say what EVERYONE else is thinking. This cannot keep going on, it is a spit in the face to actual female athletes who worked their entire lives to get to that stage.

[tctc]

I am a male, and I feel so uncomfortable, disappointed, disgusted by what are we doing to our women, mostly in Sport, I cannot even imagine how they must be feeling … so frustrating!

[lilytyler]

Pretty badass that she actually tied with someone who is biological male and way taller than she is. Riley is clearly an outstanding athlete. Lia is mediocre at best.

[jjeessz]

She actually tied and they made her hold 6th place?! Are you kidding me?! This is wrong and disgusting on all levels. No morals or integrity. This is cheating!

[pvargas]

The NCAA should be ashamed of their actions. This is despicable!

[sarahhumphreys]

This is insane. I can't believe this is actually happening. Lost for words.

[synthiamcbride]

The fact that Lia Thomas heard what Riley Gaines was being told and did not speak up and say, "We will hold the trophy together while pictures are taken" gives a lot of insight into the character of the person.

[jonwilson]

Agree 100% with the female swimmer, but it shouldn't be a brave thing to speak out it should be hers and every other person's right to speak out. That's the problem!. Also leah Thomas must be an absolute jerk to think it is OK to compete and take these girls medals.

[BekahMarie]

As a mom who’s daughter is a swimmer as well, this is infuriating!

[ar_sureshot]

I appreciate and respect her for speaking out. She is speaking out for the vast majority of the world. This BS has to stop now. I have young kids in elementary school and they are so confused with the world. I have no idea how to prepare them for what’s ahead. It’s completely insane.

[vivianmcconnell]

Well done to this young female athlete, she has spoken for all born female athletes all over the world 👏 shame on those who are stopping other female athletes to speak out. Totally unforgivable! !!!

[josephtalmadge]

This is completely unfair to all the women that worked so hard to compete this has to stop already

[alexanderfoygelman]

If this Thomas person had a shred of decency and grace he or she would be passing the trophy to this girl him/herself, I guess this is too much to ask and the goal was to cheat it’s way through…

[HB-ntxr]

Riley is a HERO for standing up and speaking up against this insanity.