The heated clash between Riley Gaines and Simone Biles over transgender athletes in women’s sports has exposed a growing divide. Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer, sparked the feud by criticizing a Minnesota girls’ softball team with a biological male player. Biles fired back with personal attacks, calling Gaines “truly sick” and a “sore loser” for opposing male participation in female competitions.
Gaines stood her ground, arguing that biological males have physical advantages that destroy fairness in women’s sports. She highlighted cases like Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer who went from ranking 554th as a male to dominating female competitions. Biles dismissed these concerns, urging Gaines to “uplift the trans community” instead of fighting for female athletes’ rights.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith backed Gaines, calling the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports a “disservice.” He emphasized that Title IX was created to protect women’s opportunities—not erase them through unfair competition. Smith condemned Biles for attacking Gaines instead of addressing the core issue: preserving integrity in women’s athletics.
The feud took a personal turn when Gaines revealed her gymnast sister’s heartbreak over Biles’ comments. Neely Gaines, a state champion gymnast, admired Biles but now questions her stance. Young athletes in her gym reportedly criticized Biles for “betraying” female competitors by supporting biological males in their sports.
WNBA star Brianna Turner threw fuel on the fire by praising Biles’ pro-trans stance. Turner claimed supporting transgender athletes promotes “inclusivity,” ignoring concerns about safety and fairness. This alignment with Biles highlights how elite athletes increasingly prioritize political agendas over protecting women’s achievements.
Gaines called out Biles’ hypocrisy by resurfacing a 2017 tweet where the gymnast complained about gender inequality. Conservatives applaud Gaines for holding Biles accountable, arguing she’s fighting to save women’s sports from being erased. Biles’ shift from advocating for female athletes to attacking those who defend them has stunned many supporters.
The battle reflects a broader cultural war. Common-sense conservatives see Gaines as a hero defending reality, while activists like Biles push radical policies that erase women’s rights. Parents and coaches worry daughters will lose scholarships, records, and opportunities to biological males—sacrificed on the altar of “woke” ideology.
As the feud rages, patriotic Americans rally behind Gaines’ courage to speak truth. They demand sports organizations protect female athletes instead of surrendering to political correctness. For everyday families, this isn’t about hatred—it’s about ensuring their girls can compete on a level playing field, free from unfair advantages.