Former NCAA athlete and 'OutKick' contributor Riley Gaines is set to attend a Republican National Convention (RNC) luncheon as a special guest alongside Tennessee representative Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn. The luncheon, hosted by Rep. Rose for the Tennessee delegation, is scheduled for Thursday. Gaines, a constituent in Rep. Rose's district, will be in attendance at the event. Rep. Rose is reportedly contemplating a potential bid for the Tennessee gubernatorial race in 2026.
Riley Gaines gained recognition for her publicized experience of competing against Lia Thomas, a biological male, in the women's NCAA 500-yard freestyle event in 2022. The race ended in a tie between Gaines and Thomas, sparking a conversation about the participation of biological males in women's sports. Following this event, Gaines transitioned into an activist role, advocating against the inclusion of biological males in women's sports.
The Republican National Convention is featuring a lineup of notable political figures over its four-day duration. Among the prominent figures in attendance are former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, who have been officially declared as the 2024 GOP ticket.
