Simone Biles Blasts Riley Gaines Over Trans Athlete Comments: “Truly Sick” and “A Sore Loser”
Olympic gymnastics icon Simone Biles didn’t hold back on June 6–7, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to call out former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines over her remarks about a Minnesota high school softball team featuring a transgender pitcher.
Biles, known for her boldness both in and out of competition, responded sharply to Gaines’ criticism, labeling her as “truly sick” and “a sore loser.” The gymnast didn’t stop there—she added, “Go bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male,” in a stinging comment aimed directly at Gaines’ stance.
A Call for Inclusion
In her posts, Biles also urged Gaines to either support the transgender community or advocate for the creation of a dedicated transgender category in all sports. The tone of Biles’ response made clear she sees Gaines’ ongoing commentary as not just unsportsmanlike but harmful.
Her remarks sparked swift reactions across social media platforms and news outlets, as the conversation around transgender athletes continues to be one of the most divisive topics in modern sports.
🗣️ Gaines Fires Back
While Biles’ comments drew praise from many in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, Gaines quickly responded, defending her position and accusing Biles of promoting unfair competition. The back-and-forth reflects a larger national debate—one that shows no signs of cooling down.
Riley Gaines Responds: “I Know Who I Am”
Following Simone Biles’ pointed criticism, Riley Gaines issued a composed yet firm response. She made it clear that Biles’ remarks didn’t affect her personally, stating, “This isn’t about me. I know who I am and what I stand for.”
Gaines doubled down on her core message: that fairness in women’s sports must be protected. “It’s not my job—or any woman’s—to make space for biological males in female categories,” she said. She also accused Biles of having “sold out” female athletes by siding against what Gaines views as the integrity of women’s sports.
Online Blowback for Biles
While Biles’ supporters praised her for standing up for the transgender community, she wasn’t immune to backlash. Gaines pointed out that Biles received harsh criticism online—including from some athletes—who saw her comments as body-shaming or unnecessarily personal.
Critics on platforms like YouTube and OutKick labeled Biles’ remarks as a “low blow,” with some alleging she crossed a line by making comments that many interpreted as mocking Gaines’ appearance.
💬 Social Media Reacts: The Internet Takes Sides
On Reddit, the debate intensified. One user summarized the sentiment harshly:
“Simone Biles told Riley Gaines she looks like a man.”
Other comments leaned into criticism, with remarks like:
“The projection is strong with this one,”
and
“Has she seen a mirror?”
The tone across social media was fiery, reflecting the broader cultural tension surrounding transgender inclusion in sports. Both sides found vocal defenders and critics, turning what started as a tweet into a national flashpoint.
🔍 Bottom Liпe
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💡 What do yoυ thiпk?
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