All-American swimmer Riley Gaines has been at the forefront of fighting for women’s sports after losing in the NCAA championship to transgender competitor Lia Thomas.
Gaines says she was physically assaulted following a speech at San Francisco State University.
Her speech to students was focused on saving women’s sports during a Turning Point USA and Leadership Institute event.
The prisoners are running the asylum at SFSU…I was ambushed and physically hit twice by a man. This is proof that women need sex-protected spaces.
Still only further assures me I'm doing something right. When they want you silent, speak louder. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/uJW3x9RERf
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) April 7, 2023
“The prisoners are running the asylum at SFSU,” Gaines wrote to social media.
“I was ambushed and physically hit twice by a man,” she continued.
“This is proof that women need sex-protected spaces. Still only further assures me I’m doing something right. When they want you silent, speak louder.”
Former Olympic swimmer and silver medalist Sharron Davies has also been outspoken on issuel
Davies recently called on Americans to boycott the sports brand Nike over its decision to partner with controversial far-left transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney.
Mulvaney, who is a biological male, is paid by popular brands like Nike to model women’s sports bras and leggings.
Davies responded, “Nobody really seems really to be listening to the general public. And that’s what seems to be incredibly frustrating.”
'Women are being treated with total disdain at the moment, particularly in the world of sport where physiology makes so much difference'
Olympic Medallist Sharron Davies reacts to Nike singing trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney to advertise sports bras.@sharrond62 pic.twitter.com/SLoUz374y1
— GB News (@GBNEWS) April 6, 2023
“So, the only way we can actually make these companies and make governments listen is to boycott with our wallet,” she continued.
“Like you said, sports bras when there was nothing to put in the sports bra, when it’s really important that all women get proper support when they do sport. It just doesn’t make sense,” Davies said.
“For a long time, they [Nike] sponsored Allyson Felix, one of the world’s most incredible track athletes. And then when Allyson got pregnant, they reduced her sponsorship by 70% when she had something happen to her that happens only to women.”
“It’s just this total disdain that women are being treated to at the moment, particularly in the world of sport where physiology makes so much difference.” Davies continued.
A number of prominent public figures have spoken out on the issue, including Donald Trump Jr. as well as country music stars John Rich, Kid Rock, and Travis Tritt.
