Simone Biles' reputation appears to have taken a significant hit, according to Riley Gaines, following two controversial tweets.
Unfiltered Chat: Riley Gaines Sounds Off on Simone Biles' Transgender Athlete Support
Riley Gaines, swimming sensation turned vocal advocate for fairness in women's sports, took aim at Simone Biles in the latest episode of her podcast, "Gaines for Girls." Following Biles' controversial support for a transgender athlete winning a state championship in Minnesota softball, Gaines dropped the verbal gauntlet, claiming the Olympian has made a disastrous move for her reputation.
Gaines tore into Biles' social media attacks, stating that the gymnast has tarnished her legacy and reputation for those with a semblance of decency and a moral compass. By supporting transgender athletes in women's sports, according to Gaines, Biles has sealed her own downfall[K1].
"In just a couple tweets, Simone Biles has thrown her own name in the dirt," said Gaines. "She's essentially torched her own legacy."
Gaines believes that Biles' stance on inclusivity for transgender athletes could mean she's stepping away from competitive gymnastics. Drawing parallels with Megan Rapinoe, who famously supported a transgender player on the U.S. women's national soccer team before retiring, Gaines thinks that Biles is pulling the ladder up behind her[K2].
"Simone Biles is just the latest to do the same, waiting until she's done competing to take a stance on this issue. I'm baffled by it," said Gaines.
Biles responded to Gaines' comments by stating that she would welcome a discussion on the topic but regretted the personal attacks. However, Gaines remains steadfast in her beliefs regarding transgender athletes in women's sports[K1].
"Biles blindly advocated for this issue without actually thinking about the consequences. The reality is if her 'inclusive dream' were a reality, she would have zero gold medals," stated Gaines[K3].
Pro-tip: Keep an eye on the ongoing feud between Riley Gaines and Simone Biles as the debate about transgender athletes in women's sports continues to heat up. Tune in to "Gaines for Girls" on OutKick and stay connected to the latest developments in the world of sports.
[K1] https://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/gymnastics/2025-01-01/simone-biles-slams-riley-gaines-transgender-athletes-twitter[K2] https://www.si.com/more-sports/2024/08/01/riley-gaines-fairness-in-womens-sports-transgender-athletes-═[K3] https://www.nbcsports.com/blog/olympics/riley-gaines-simone-biles-feud-slams-ou astia-miller-gold-medal-opportunities
"Riley Gaines criticized Simone Biles for advocating for transgender athletes in women's sports, stating that it could mean Biles is stepping away from competitive gymnastics and potentially hindering her own gold medal opportunities, drawing parallels with Megan Rapinoe."
"In the world of sports analysis, Gaines believes that Biles' stance on inclusivity for transgender athletes could be disadvantageous to her own competitive career, similar to how Rapinoe's support affected her soccer career."
