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Simone Biles apologizes for making things 'personal' in social media spat with Riley Gaines

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Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has apologized to All-American swimmer Riley Gaines after criticizing her advocacy for women's sports on social media over the weekend.

In a Tuesday X post, Biles said that she has always believed "competitive equity & inclusivity" are essential in sports, saying that the current system "doesn't adequately balance these important principles." The Olympic medalist cited her frustration over this as the reason why her exchange with Gaines became heated. She apologized for making things "personal" with Gaines.

"These are sensitive, complicated issues that I truly don't have the answers or solutions to, but I believe it starts with empathy and respect. I was not advocating for policies that compromise fairness in women's sports," Biles wrote. "My objection is to be singling out children for public scrutiny in ways that feel personal and harmful."

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Simone Biles apologizes for making things 'personal' in social media spat with Riley Gaines

Simone Biles apologized to Riley Gaines after a debate between the two about men in women s sports erupted on social media over the weekend, which began after the Olympic gymnast told Gaines that she
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RileyG said:
I support Riley Gaines. And I support women. God bless her.
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Simone Biles is known for this type of behavior. Not particularly a fan of her personality and ideologies.
 
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Simone Biles is known for this type of behavior. Not particularly a fan of her personality and ideologies.
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That’s unfortunate.
 
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Simone is against little children being mislead by adults who are leading them and sometimes, harming them, because she no doubt is outraged by the sheer torture and abuse she and other children endured under the leadership of USA gymnastics.

Little kids often cannot defend themselves or even begin to understand what is happening to them, as these types of issues are confusing.

She is very much against any type of discerned bullying.

Please forgive her and pray for her and all children being harmed by sexual abuse issues including this one here.

Its complicated and difficult to navigate this whole issue of gender identity.

Shes Catholic, and responded to my message to her to keep the faith and to the guardian angel prayer I sent to her.

No ones perfect, yes, and she is trying to make right.

Pray and offer it up for the reparation of sins and the salvation of souls.
 
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RileyG said:
Simone Biles is a practicing Catholic? That’s interesting.
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Yes. Seems fallen and misguided, as are so many in the faith today.
Lead them back!

Evangelize everyone, even other Catholics!
 
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Yes. Seems fallen and misguided, as are so many in the faith today.
Lead them back!

Evangelize everyone, even other Catholics!
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Amen!
 
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Lets be the light that shines in the darkness.

We are different, because we love and forgive and reach out and try to help and to heal

Live by example....
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Amen! You can lead a fly to honey quicker than vinegar ;)
 
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She has had a mean girl attitude in several situations I’ve read about. I admire her talent. Not always her attitude.
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How "known?" I haven't heard anything like that.
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She has had a mean girl attitude in several situations I’ve read about. I admire her talent. Not always her attitude. You can look it up if interested. A lot of it I can’t post in this section due to profanity rules.
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How "known?" I haven't heard anything like that.
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Michie said:
She has had a mean girl attitude in several situations I’ve read about. I admire her talent. Not always her attitude.
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Not to mention, her recent “apology” sounds very insincere. Ugh
 
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Michie said:
She has had a mean girl attitude in several situations I’ve read about. I admire her talent. Not always her attitude.
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Well, ChatGPT, when asked if Simone Biles has exhibited a "mean girl attitude" said:

Simone is known for being fiercely competitive and outspoken—traits that sometimes come off as sharp or sassy. But calling her a perpetual “mean girl” is misleading. Most of her strong remarks have been reactions to backlash or criticism. Outside of these moments, she is widely regarded as supportive, protective of teammates, and professionally driven.

If you're aiming to understand her personality more deeply, it’s helpful to look beyond headlines—consider full interviews, documentaries, and perspectives from teammates, rather than isolated sound bites.
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And I haven't heard of any problems. So what have you heard?
 
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RDKirk said:
Well, ChatGPT, when asked if Simone Biles has exhibited a "mean girl attitude" said:


And I haven't heard of any problems. So what have you heard?
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If Biles was a male, would she be considered mean? Some people don’t like women speaking up.

I’m not saying I agree with her at all.
 
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