Riley Gaines Welcomes Daughter After Public Battle Over Women’s Athletics

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00:00Riley Gaines welcomes daughter after public battle over women's athletics.

00:05Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer and advocate against biological men in women's sports,

00:10announced the birth of her first child on Thursday evening.

00:13Gaines and her husband, Louie Barker, welcomed a daughter named Margo, as reported by the New York Post.

00:19Welcome to the world, sweet Margo, she wrote.

00:22The 24-year-old activist made headlines during her pregnancy for public efforts and physical feats.

00:28Gaines swam 1.25 miles near Alcatraz at a charity event, highlighting resilience.

00:34Gaines first revealed her pregnancy in June during a Turning Point USA event in Texas.

00:39While addressing the crowd, she responded to comments from Olympic gymnast Simone Biles,

00:43who had mocked Gaines' physical appearance during a social media dispute over transgender participation in women's sports.

00:51How many men do you know that have this? Gaines asked the audience,

00:54displaying her baby bump and sharing sonogram images on stage.

00:58She used the moment to emphasize the importance of safeguarding opportunities in women's athletics.

01:04Her husband, Louie Barker, also addressed the gathering, thanking supporters for their continued advocacy.

01:10The next generation that our little girl is going to be a part of,

01:14that is who you all are fighting for and who Turning Point is fighting for.

01:18And so, from a father-to-be, thank you, keep fighting, and thank you, he said.

01:23Gaines, who has been a prominent voice in the debate over transgender policies in sports,

01:27has testified before lawmakers and appeared at rallies nationwide.

01:32Her message has centered on the impact of biological males competing in women's athletics

01:36and the future of fairness in competition.

01:39The couple's daughter, Margot, was born as Gaines continues her role as one of the most visible figures in the fight

01:45over the direction of women's sports in the United States.