Simone Biles rails against ‘sore loser’ conservative activist over trans athletes
The HillSaturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:25:08 PM
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles called out conservative activist Riley Gaines for criticizing a Minnesota high school’s softball team that included a transgender athlete. Gaines had slammed a social media post celebrating the team’s state championship win, prompting Biles to push back against what she saw as unfair targeting. The exchange highlights the ongoing debate over transgender inclusion in sports—one that even elite athletes like Biles are weighing in on.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another social media spat—it’s a high-profile clash in the heated culture war over trans athletes. When someone as influential as Simone Biles steps into the fray, it signals how divisive the issue has become, especially in youth sports. The backlash against trans participation isn’t going away, but neither is the push for inclusion, making this a story with real stakes for policies and perceptions.
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