Simone Biles recently apologized to former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines after calling her "sick" and a "sore loser" amid their public disagreement on transgender athletes in women's sports. Biles expressed a commitment to both competitive equity and inclusivity, noting that personal attacks were unnecessary. Gaines, a vocal opponent of allowing transgender athletes like Lia Thomas to compete in women’s events, has been active in advocating for policies she believes protect women's sports, even filing a lawsuit against the NCAA for the perceived violation of her Title IX rights.
Biles emphasized the importance of competitive equity and inclusivity in sports, acknowledging that her personal remarks were unwarranted and apologizing to Gaines.
Gaines has taken a strong stance against transgender athletes in women's sports, underscoring her belief that it undermines fairness and her Title IX rights.
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