Overview

• Skinner said in her One America News statement that she endured “belittling, dismissal and ostracism” by Biles during their time as Olympic teammates.
• She praised Riley Gaines for advocating what she called fairness in women’s sports and criticized Biles for publicly shaming those views.
• Earlier this month, Biles apologized to Gaines for calling her a “sore loser” over criticisms of transgender athletes, an apology Gaines accepted.
• Supporters on social media have largely rallied behind Skinner and Gaines, branding Biles a bully and commending Skinner’s willingness to speak out.
• The exchange intensifies an already heated national debate over transgender athlete eligibility and equity in women’s competitions.