SS PODCAST: Former All-American Riley Gaines on swimming towards the present, rising in Christ
By Jason Romano Jun 21, 2024
(Picture courtesy of Riley Gaines)
THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING RILEY GAINES
Riley Gaines is a former College of Kentucky All-American swimmer who’s now an activist, podcast host and writer. Her new e-book, “Swimming Against the Current,” launched Might 21.
At the moment on the podcast, Riley discusses her journey of religion and the significance of maintaining Jesus on the heart of her life. She additionally shares her expertise of competing towards a organic male transgender athlete whereas she was at Kentucky, in addition to the worry and intimidation ways used to silence her from talking out. Gaines additionally shares how she’s grown in her religion throughout this time of being thrust into the highlight.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
Quickest time at school historical past.
Quickest time in convention historical past.@RileyGaines wins the 200 fly in 1:51.51, breaking this system report by over half a second.She additionally units a brand new @SEC mark, crushing the earlier report of 1:52.04. pic.twitter.com/svZDLpTkj1
— Kentucky Swim & Dive (@UKSwimDive) February 18, 2022
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