Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines calls out ‘deranged’

The author expressed curiosity regarding the comfort level of the women on The View with Mr. McBride changing in a locker room close

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This statement was shared in a post on X, which included a clip from the show.

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Gaines, who competed against Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer from UPenn, at the NCAA championships in 2022

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She highlighted that the NCAA awarded Thomas the fifth-place trophy for the women's 200 freestyle.

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Gaines noted that this decision was made despite the fact that both athletes had tied in the event.

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The implication of her statement suggests a critique of the current policies regarding transgender athletes in women's sports.

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The post reflects a broader debate about fairness and inclusion in competitive athletics.

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Gaines' comments indicate a strong stance on the implications of such policies for female athletes.

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The mention of the "photo op" suggests skepticism about the motivations behind the NCAA's decision.

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