Overview

• MyKayla Skinner accused Simone Biles of belittling, dismissing and ostracizing her throughout their careers, saying the pressure to stay silent was immense
• Skinner made the allegations in a statement to One America News after Biles branded Riley Gaines a “sore loser” for opposing transgender athletes in women’s competitions
• Simone Biles issued a lengthy apology to Gaines for her remarks, but Skinner’s claims introduce a new personal rift within Team USA gymnastics
• Riley Gaines, who has argued that sports can be inclusive while competitions remain exclusive, was praised by Skinner for having the courage to speak out on fairness
• President Trump’s executive order on transgender athletes has elevated the feud beyond sports, underscoring its wider political and cultural stakes