Simone Biles Apologizes for ‘Personal’ Attacks on Riley Gaines in Viral Clash Over Transgender Athletes
The Olympic gold medalist, who is Catholic, had called Gaines a ‘straight up loser’ for criticizing male participation in women’s sports.
The Olympic gold medalist, who is Catholic, had called Gaines a ‘straight up loser’ for criticizing male participation in women’s sports.
“I already know this is going to start the biggest argument & may even lose followers BUT I’m very much pro-choice.”
After returning to competition, Biles won a silver medal in the team competition and a bronze on the balance beam. She is now tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals ever by an American gymnast.
COMMENTARY: The world’s greatest gymnast has shared with us lessons not only of exquisite athletic performance, but of humility, fortitude, prudence and loving care for her fellow teammates and competitors.
At just 18 years old, McCallum is one of six women competing in the Tokyo summer Olympic games this year.
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