Riley Gaines is an American conservative political activist and former swimmer, known for campaigning against the participation of trans women in women’s sports.
Riley Gaines Biography
| Real Name | Riley Marie Gaines |
| Nickname | Riley Gaines |
| Profession | Political activist and former swimmer |
| Date of Birth | 21 April 2000 |
| Age | 25 years (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Station Camp High School |
| College | University of Kentucky |
| Education Qualification | Degree in health sciences |
Riley Gaines Age
Riley Gaines was born on 21 April 2000 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. She is 25 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Riley Gaines Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Louis Barker |
| Spouse/Husband | Louis Barker (m. 2022) |
| Children | N/A |
Riley Gaines Family
| Father’s Name | Brad Gaines |
| Mother’s Name | Telisha Gaines |
| Brother’s Name | Bradford |
| Sister’s Name | Taylor (older sister) Neely (younger sister) |
Career
| Debut | She started swimming since she was 12 years old |
| Awards | Bronze – 2019 Athens SEC championships Silver – 2020 Auburn SEC championships Gold – 2021 Columbia SEC championships Gold – 2022 Knoxville SEC championships |
Riley Gaines Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 136 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
Riley Gaines Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $2.5 Million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Social media, books deals, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Riley Gaines
- Riley Gaines was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Her parents were active in sports.
- Her father, Brad, Played football at Vanderbilt University and her mother, Telisha, played softball at Donelson Christian Academy and Austin Peay State University.
- Gaines attended station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tennessee.
- As a junior, she won the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard freestyle in the TISCA High School Swim & Dive Championship in Knoxville 2017.
- She was invited to a 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials event, but failed to qualify after placing 85th.
- She joined the University of Kentucky’s swim team and made the All-SEC Freshman Team in 2019.
- She also made the All-SEC Second Team in 2019 and 2020.
- She was the 2020 SEC Women’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
- In 2023, Gaines said that Thomas shared locker room space with her while still intact with “male genitalia”.
- In September 2022, Gaines supported the campaign of Republican US Senator Rand Paul by appearing in a TV for him.
- She has advocated against the inclusion of transgender women in the women’s division of sports.
- In November 2023, Gaines confirmed working with FIDE to prevent transgender women form playing in women’s chess.
- In August 2024, Gaines announced the launch of the “Riley Gaines Center” at the Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia.
- On November 18, 2024, she tweeted that she had voted for Trump.
FAQ:
How old is Riley Gaines?
25 years (As of 2025)
Who is Riley Gaines’s husband?
Riley Gaines is married to swimmer Louis Barker In 2022.
What is Riley Gaines’s net worth?
As of 2025, Riley Gaines’s estimated net worth is $2.5 Million.
How did Riley Gaines get famous?
Riley Gaines gained attention for advocacy against the participation of trans women in women’s sports.