Riley Gaines Gives Birth To Daughter
Riley Gaines gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Margot, on Thursday night. Gaines shared the news in a heartfelt social media post, posing with her newborn and husband Louis Barker. In the caption, Gaines…
Riley Gaines gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Margot, on Thursday night.
Gaines shared the news in a heartfelt social media post, posing with her newborn and husband Louis Barker. In the caption, Gaines said there was nothing that could have prepared her for the love she felt and thanked God for the blessing.
“There’s nothing that could’ve prepared me for a love like this. God has blessed US beyond belief. Welcome to the world, sweet Margot
🧸🩷,” Gaines wrote.
Gaines remained active throughout her pregnancy. In July, she swam 1.25 miles in open water near Alcatraz Island while 31 weeks pregnant, according to Fox News. She completed the swim alongside U.S. Navy SEALs, combat veterans, and her husband, underscoring her reputation for mental toughness and physical endurance.
She first announced her pregnancy during a Turning Point USA event in Texas this past June.
Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and host of OutKick’s “Gaines for Girls,” has emerged as one of the most prominent voices defending women’s sports against the participation of male-born athletes. Gaines began her advocacy after competing against