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.
