Riley Gaines is a 12-time All-American swimmer and nationally recognized advocate defending women’s sports, safety, privacy, and equal opportunity with courage and conviction.

In this talk, Gaines shares her personal journey from collegiate swimming to becoming a leading advocate for protecting women’s sports. She highlights the biological reality of sex, the injustice of allowing biological men to compete in women’s athletics, and the severe emotional pressure students face to remain silent.

Gaines reflects on her experience being targeted for speaking out and emphasizes the critical importance of standing firm in one’s faith and values. Her message encourages young people to courageously resist cultural pressure, defend truth, and remain faithful to their convictions in an increasingly complex world.