Gaines competed against Thomas in the 2022 NCAA swimming and diving championships, in which Thomas became the first openly transgender athlete to win a national title (the women’s 500-yard freestyle). Thomas also placed fifth in the 200 freestyle, tying with Gaines.

Decorated Olympian gymnast Simone Biles deactivated her X account weeks after her feud with former swimmer and women’s sports activist Riley Gaines over a transgender high school softball player spiraled out of control. The 28-year-old’s other social media accounts are still active, including her Instagram, which has 12.4 million followers.