JCRP is pleased to announce Riley Gaines as its 2025 Lincoln Day Dinner keynote speaker. The dinner will take place at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky on Wed., August 20. Additionally, U.S. Senate Candidates for Kentucky’s 4th District will be speaking. These include Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron and Nate Morris.
General admission tickets will be $150 and will go on sale in July. Click here to be added to the mailing list for the on-sale date.
About Riley Gaines
Riley Gaines is a 12-time All-American swimmer and five-time SEC champion from the University of Kentucky. Originally planning to pursue a career in dentistry, Riley’s path changed after she was forced to compete against male swimmer Lia Thomas at the 2022 NCAA Women’s Swimming Championships—and required to share a locker room with him.
Despite tying Thomas in the 200-yard freestyle, NCAA officials chose to award the trophy to Thomas, sparking Riley’s public stand for fairness in women’s sports. That moment became a turning point, igniting her mission to defend the rights, privacy, and opportunities of women and girls across the country.
Today, Riley is a prominent voice for protecting women’s sports, spaces, and the integrity of Title IX. As a conservative advocate, she also speaks out for the unborn and champions policies that support women and the most vulnerable among us. Through her activism, Riley is committed to preserving fairness, safety, and dignity for women in every aspect of American life
