Olympic icon Simone Biles has found herself at the center of a firestorm after publicly taking on former swimmer and conservative activist Riley Gaines in a fiery exchange on X.
It all started with what was supposed to be a celebration. The Minnesota State High School League posted a proud photo of Champlin Park’s softball team after they won the Class AAAA State Championship.
But instead of support, the post sparked controversy — and eventually, a full-blown social media clash between two sports powerhouses.
Riley Gaines stirs the pot
Former NCAA swimmer and OutKick host Riley Gaines is never one to hold back when it comes to transgender athletes — and now she’s swinging hard once again.
Last Friday, the Minnesota State High School League shared a celebratory photo of Champlin Park’s softball team after their Class AAAA State Championship win. But beneath the post, Riley Gaines — a vocal critic of trans inclusion in women’s sports — sparked controversy with her comment:
“Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy.”
