Riley Gaines tells Congress she was held for ransom at San Francisco State, unsure if she could leave safely

 All-American swimmer Riley Gaines testifies before Congress on the backlash she experienced over speaking against transgender athletes.

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines told members of Congress on Tuesday that earlier last month, she was held against her will at San Francisco State University, with protestors demanding ransom for her release.

Gaines shared her story during a discussion about left wing violence plaguing American communities and how Homeland Security can do more to support state and local law enforcement to combat interstate threats.

Since tying for fifth with transgender University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas in the 200-meter NCAA championship last year, Gaines has advocated that women's sports must be reserved for biological females.

On April 6, Gaines visited San Francisco State University to speak with a campus group about the right of women to compete on a level playing field. She told congress that the school administration was aware of her visit, and she was told she would be met by campus police to be briefed on a security plan before she gave her talk.

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Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines spoke to Congress on Tuesday about an incident on April 6, 2023, when she claims to have been held for ransom at San Francisco State University. (Homeland Security Subcommittee via YouTube)

But campus police failed to show, according to Gaines.

Still, she gave her speech, despite protestors outside the room chanting.

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Gaines said she could hear the protestors shouting, "We fight back," which is when she began to