Tennessee Senate adopts resolution honoring swimmer Riley Gaines

Feb 12, 2025

The Tennessee Senate adopted a resolution honoring Riley Gaines and praising her advocacy after senators said she was forced to compete against a man in NCAA women’s competition; the measure passed by constitutional majority without objection.

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The Tennessee Senate on the floor adopted a resolution honoring Riley Gaines, a Sumner County swimmer who supporters said was forced to compete against a man in an NCAA women’s event.

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