Klete Keller, an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, was sentenced to six months of home detention and three years probation for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Keller pleaded guilty in September 2021 to a felony charge for storming the U.S. Capitol and faced 21 to 27 months
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Trans swimmer breaks New Jersey college record after switching from men's team to women's
A transgender swimmer at Ramapo College of New Jersey broke a women’s school record over the weekend after competing for the men’s team for three years. Meghan Cortez-Fields won first place and broke a school record in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 57.22 at the Cougar Splash Invitational,
Ex-NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines praises female jiu-jitsu athletes for refusing to fight against biological males
On Friday, Reduxx published an exclusive story about female martial artists who refused to participate in a jiu-jitsu tournament after men took over the women’s category. The news sparked intense backlash, and in less than 24 hours after the article was posted, the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) amended its
John Devitt, Champion Swimmer With a Tarnished Gold Medal, Dies at 86
John Devitt, an Australian champion swimmer who was awarded a gold medal in the showcase race of the 1960 Rome Olympics even though he had a slower time than the runner-up, died on Thursday in Sydney. He was 86. The Australian Olympic Committee announced his death, saying it came after
Former NCAA swimmer calls sexual assault trial against trainer 'maddening': 'Everyone called us liars'
Female athletes at San Jose State University spoke up against Scott Shaw, their athletic trainer, over 10 years ago — he was not punished until this week. Shaw pleaded guilty to sexual assault in court on Tuesday, and faces two years in prison. The first complaint against Shaw came way
Ex-UPenn swimmer testifies before Congress on Lia Thomas experience; opens up about 2016 sexual assault
Former NCAA Division 1 swimmer Paula Scanlan, who was a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s women’s team along with trans swimmer Lia Thomas, testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Thursday morning where she spoke out about her experience and revealed the impact Thomas’ presence in the locker room
Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan sets world record in women's 200-meter freestyle despite knee injury
Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan picked up a knee injury about five weeks ago, described as anything from a dislocation to a simple tweak. She said it slowed her some in practice, and modified her training schedule. But heck, what’s a little injury matter. The 19-year-old O’Callaghan broke the world record
GOP leaders speak out following ambush of ex-Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines: 'Shameful behavior'
GOP leaders are calling for those involved in the ambush of decorated former NCAA Division 1 swimmer Riley Gaines to be “held accountable,” after the 12-time All American collegiate athlete said she was physically attacked following a speaking engagement at San Francisco State University on Thursday night. Gaines, a former
Women's group slams ambush of ex-Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines at San Francisco State: 'Absolutely ludicrous'
A women’s right’s advocacy group has condemned an incident at San Francisco State University Thursday night involving former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, calling it “absolutely ludicrous.” The Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) released a statement early Friday morning after Gaines, a 12-time All-American swimmer and spokesperson for the organization,
Swimmer Riley Gaines slams ESPN for Lia Thomas Women's History Month segment
Riley Gaines, a 12-time All-American swimmer who competed at Kentucky, blasted ESPN for honoring Lia Thomas in its “Celebrating Women’s History Month” segment. Gaines has been at the forefront of women’s sports calling for fair treatment and keeping transgender women from competing against biological females at the highest level of