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VIDEO: Turning Point USA hosts Riley Gaines at UK

Isabella Lindsey, Broadcaster May 4, 2025

Former UK swimmer Riley Gaines returned to campus for “The Fight is Far from Over,” sharing her views on women’s sports and sparking student dialogue on fairness and free expression.

Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter May 3, 2025

Former University of Kentucky swimmer, Riley Gaines, spoke in the Gatton Student Center’s Grand Ballroom as part of a tour called ‘The Fight is Far From Over.’ On Monday, April 28, Turning Point...

Rallyists hold up signs in opposition during the KY Fairness Rally on Feb. 15, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

On the question of trans rights, there is no neutrality

Austin Collier, Reporter March 27, 2023

Recent legislative sessions in Kentucky and other states have seen an alarming number of anti-LGBTQ bills advance toward becoming law.  This is the natural result of a climate of bigotry and hateful...

Former Kentucky Wildcats swimmer Riley Gaines poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘The problem is not Lia.’ UK swimmer speaks out against NCAA transgender policy

Sarah Michels March 31, 2022

When UK swimmer Riley Gaines tied for fifth with UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas in the 200-yard freestyle at NCAAs, it made national headlines. Thomas, a transgender woman who previously swam for two years on...

Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens and women’s swimming and diving drop meet against Louisville

Scott Clarke January 22, 2022

Despite breaking three records in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass in Louisville on Saturday, the No. 14 Kentucky womens swimming and diving team dropped a 174-126 decision to the No. 11 Cardinals, while...

UK Swimming and Diving Falls to NC State, Auburn at Tri-Meet

Jaron Centers October 23, 2021

The RV/No. 12 UK swimming and diving team fell to No. 23 Auburn and No. 4/3 NC State at Friday’s Tri-Meet hosted by the Tigers. The men suffered a 194-101 loss to the Wolfpack, and a 200-100 defeat to...

Kentucky sophomore Parker Herren competes in the women's 100 yard backstroke during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK swimming and diving falls to Indiana, women’s team defeats Indiana State

Jaron Centers October 7, 2021

Kentucky women’s swimming and diving took down Indiana State 251-49 while suffering a 162-138 loss to Indiana on Wednesday. The men's team also fell to the Hoosiers 171-115 at the team’s season opener...

Kentucky freshman Caitlin Brooks swims in the women's 200 yard butterfly during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Women’s Swim and Dive conquers first SEC Championship

Braden Ramsey February 22, 2021

Just a week after receiving its best-ever College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America ranking, No. 3 Kentucky has achieved another milestone: conference champions.The Wildcats vanquished...

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