Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines has escalated her social media feud with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, accusing Biles of 'selling out' young female athletes by supporting transgender athletes in women's sports. Gaines detailed her shock at Biles' initial attack and suggested Biles' comments were a publicity stunt for an upcoming Netflix docu-series.
Riley Gaines says Simone Biles 'sold out' young female athletes in heated debate over transgender sports
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines has escalated her social media feud with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, accusing Biles of 'selling out' young female athletes by supporting transgender athletes in women's sports. Gaines detailed her shock at Biles' initial attack and suggested Biles' comments were a publicity stunt for an upcoming Netflix docu-series.
Trending- 1 Friday (June 6, 2025): Riley Gaines calls out a Minnesota high school softball team with a transgender pitcher.
- 2 Friday (June 6, 2025): Simone Biles responds to Gaines on X, calling her 'truly sick'.
- 3 Monday (June 9, 2025): Riley Gaines discusses the feud on 'The Will Cain Show'.
- Further escalation of the debate between Gaines and Biles
- Potential damage to Biles' public image among some
- Private support for Gaines from Biles' teammates
What: Riley Gaines' strong criticism of Simone Biles' stance on transgender athletes in women's sports, following their social media dispute.
When: Monday (June 9, 2025) for the interview; Friday (June 6, 2025) for the start of the social media argument.
Where: Social media (X, TikTok, Instagram); 'The Will Cain Show' (radio/TV); Minnesota (high school softball).
Why: Simone Biles publicly rebuked Riley Gaines' comments on a transgender high school softball player, which Gaines views as a betrayal of female athletes and potentially a publicity stunt for Biles' upcoming docu-series.
How: Gaines expressed her disappointment and heartbreak over Biles' comments, stating Biles 'incinerated her legacy.' She also revealed that Biles' teammates have privately supported Gaines' stance and believe Biles' actions are for publicity.