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Riley Gaines Challenges Georgia Tech President on Transgender Athlete Policies

Former swimmer demands accountability for allowing transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to share women's locker rooms during 2022 NCAA championships.

  • Riley Gaines addressed a Georgia Senate panel, questioning Georgia Tech's President Angel Cabrera's decisions.
  • Gaines highlighted her traumatic experience sharing a locker room with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.
  • She accused the university of failing to protect female athletes' privacy and safety.
  • Gaines and other athletes are pushing for policy changes to safeguard women's sports.
  • The university president has declined to testify before the committee.
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