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Biles Proposes Transgender Category After Clash With Gaines on Women’s Sports

Their social media battle spurred a broader debate over the creation of separate divisions for transgender competitors

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Simone Biles had harsh words for Riley Gaines.

Overview

  • Simone Biles labeled Riley Gaines “sick” and a “sore loser” for her anti-trans activism, and suggested establishing a transgender-only category across all sports to promote inclusion.
  • Riley Gaines fired back that “men don’t belong in women’s sports,” calling Biles a “male-apologist” and insisting fairness demands excluding trans women from female competitions.
  • The exchange reignited when Gaines mocked the Minnesota State High School League’s celebration of Champlin Park High’s title win, led by transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger.
  • Biles faced criticism for personal insults and alleged body-shaming, while Gaines has won support from President Trump and other conservative figures.
  • A New York Times/Ipsos poll finds about 79% of Americans oppose allowing trans women in women’s sports, reflecting widespread public skepticism.