Simone Biles's Past Comments Resurface Amid Transgender Athlete Debate

Simone Biles Under Fire After Old Post on Transgender Athletes Resurfaces The ongoing debate surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports has taken a new turn with the resurfacing of an old social media post by Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. The post, from October 2017, shows Biles stating, "ahhh good thing guys don’t compete against girls or he’d take all the gold medals!!" This statement directly contradicts Biles's more recent, more nuanced public statements on the issue. Riley Gaines, a collegiate swimmer who has been outspoken against transgender women competing in women's sports, highlighted Biles's previous comments. Gaines stated, "Oop don’t you hate it when your past self COMPLETELY UNDERMINES your current nonsensical argument?" Gaines's comment underscores the hypocrisy some perceive in Biles's evolving stance. The controversy highlights the complexities of the debate surrounding transgender inclusion in sports. It raises questions about consistency in public figures' positions and the ongoing discussion about fairness and inclusivity in athletic competition.