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Simone Biles Apologizes for Getting 'Personal' in Trans Athlete Debate


Simone Biles issued a response in the midst of a social media back-and-forth with Riley Gaines about the inclusion of trans athletes in sports

Simone Biles has issued a response after the gymnast’s social media feud with former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines sparked a debate about the inclusion of trans athletes in sports. “The current system doesn’t adequately balance these important principles, which often leads to frustration and heated exchanges, and it didn’t help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for.” Stephen A. Smith has inserted himself directly in the middle of the discourse involving Simone Biles, former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines and the inclusion of trans athletes in sports.

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