A high school softball celebration post ignited a national debate after Riley Gaines—former NCAA swimmer and advocate for single-sex sports—reposted it with a pointed comment:
“Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy.”
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles fired back:
“You’re truly sick… Straight up sore loser.”
Biles accused Gaines of bullying trans athletes and suggested a third competition category for inclusion. Gaines responded by accusing Biles of turning her back on women and engaging in body-shaming, calling the remarks personal and hypocritical. The clash quickly divided the internet. Critics of Biles said her tone was unbefitting a role model; supporters praised her stand for inclusivity.
