Simone Biles opens up about Riley Gaines feud: “Empathy and respect must come first”
Olympic legend Simone Biles has finally opened up about the heated debate with former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines. The feud fueled itself earlier this summer when Gaines criticized the inclusion of a 17-year-old transwoman in women's sport, sparking a series of reactions across the sporting community.Biles, both beloved for her sporting life and active activism behaviour, joined the fight and felt it personal. That switch attracted backlash and motivated the gymnast to express her position publicly.Simone Biles steals the show at Bears gamesA balance between fairness and inclusion for BilesStepping away from social media, Biles confronted the issue directly:"I've always believed competitive equity & inclusivity are both essential in sport. The current system doesn't adequately balance these important principles, which often leads to frustration and heated exchanges, and it didn't help for me to get personal with Riley, for which […]
