Simone Biles slams ‘sore loser’ Riley Gaines over attacks on trans athlete
theguardian.comPublished: 6/7/2025
Summary
Simone Biles publicly condemned Riley Gaines for her attacks on transgender athletes, calling her "sick" and a "sore loser." The exchange arose after Gaines mocked a league for disabling comments about a transgender softball team that won a state championship. In response, Biles reposted and criticized Gaines, emphasizing the need for sports inclusivity and lambasting her stance on transgender inclusion. Despite backlash, Biles has not retracted her comments, sparking controversy but gaining support from advocates who view her actions as a powerful voice against bullying and scapegoating in sports.