Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines
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Simone Biles took to X to clarify her stance on transgender athletes. She also apologized for referencing Ex-NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines' body and record.
Biles’ post came days after the 2017 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships finished in in Canada. Biles did not participate but American females Morgan Hurd and Jade Carey both medaled. Hurd won gold in the individual all-around. China’s Xio Ruoteng won gold in the men’s individual all-around.