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In a fiery twist, swimmer Riley Gaines is speaking out after gymnastics icon Simone Biles publicly criticized her. But instead of backlash coming for Gaines, the tables have turned—and now, Biles is facing the heat online. Gaines even said, “I almost feel bad for her.” The drama started over the heated debate on transgender athletes in women’s sports, and it’s spiraled into a major social media showdown.

What Did Simone Biles Say?

It all began when Simone Biles replied to a post about Gaines’ activism against transgender women competing in women’s sports. Biles, known for her huge platform and influence, labeled Gaines as “truly sick” and accused her of being a “sore loser.”

But instead of rallying behind Biles, the internet exploded in support of Gaines. People from all sides jumped into the conversation—and shockingly, much of the criticism ended up directed at Biles herself.

Riley Gaines Responds: “I Almost Feel Bad for Her”

Speaking on The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, Gaines didn’t hold back. She admitted she expected hate after Biles’ tweet—but what followed surprised her.

“I was prepared for the worst,” she said. “But instead, Simone is the one getting absolutely demolished online… I almost feel bad for her.”

Gaines added that several top athletes messaged her privately, agreeing with her stance but too afraid to speak out publicly.

The Bigger Issue: Women’s Sports and Fairness

Gaines has become a strong voice in the ongoing debate about transgender inclusion in women’s sports. She argues that allowing biological males to compete in female categories undermines fairness, safety, and integrity in competition.

She believes there’s a clear pattern:

1. At first, people deny it’s a problem.

2. Then, they admit it happens—but say it’s rare.

3. Finally, they demand full acceptance without debate.

Gaines says this progression is dangerous for women’s sports and silences genuine concerns.

Public Reaction Has Shifted

According to Gaines, social media is no longer blindly siding with celebrities.

“People are waking up. They see what’s happening. When someone like Simone attacks me just for speaking out, it’s making people question everything.”

Online comments and replies to Biles’ post show that many users felt her words were unfair, even bullying. Instead of starting a productive conversation, her tweet ended up fueling division.

What’s Next for Simone Biles?

So far, Biles hasn’t responded again. Her tweet still remains public, but she’s been noticeably quiet since the backlash began. While many still support her for speaking up on inclusion, others are now criticizing her tone and approach.