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.