News: 16 female athletes are suing the NCAA over transgender policies. Led by Riley Gaines, the group says that male athletes competing in womens sports and accessing women’s locker rooms is a violation of the Title IX and discrimination on the basis of sex. Meet the 16 women: 1. Riley Gaines, University of Kentucky @RileyGaines_ 2. Reka Gyorgy, Virginia Tech @gyorgy_official 3. Kylee Alons, North Carolina State, @kyleeAlons 4. Kaitlynn Wheller, University of Kentucky @WheelerKaitlynn 5. Ainsley Erzen, University of Arkansas @AinsleyErzen 6. Ellie Eades, University of Kentucky 7. Lily Mullens, Roanoke College 8. Kate Pearson, Roanoke College 9. Susanna Price, Roanoke College 10. Carter Satterfield, Roanoke College 11. Kate Blanekship, Roanoke College 12. Julianna Morrow, Roanoke College 13. Swimmer A: NCAA D1 Swimmer 14. Swimmer B: NCAA D1 Swimmer 15. Track Athlete A: NCAA D3 Track 16. Volleyball Athlete A: NCDAA D2n Volleyball Source: @icons_women
Read the entirety of the lawsuit here: drive.google.com/file/d/16CIcxS…
@MailePRMedia ok, here's the Roanoke angle for half a dozen Roanoke swimmers. Not at all about podium spots or scholarships. Had not heard this story before. iwf.org/female-athlete…
@MailePRMedia The NCAA is on life support, already….glad to see these athletes come together!! 🙌🏼
@MailePRMedia Time that women sports are protected from men
@MailePRMedia Thanks for reporting on this, Maile. Looking forward to reading this complaint.