Simone Biles Responds to Criticism After Gold Win

Simone Biles celebrated her team's gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the most decorated American gymnast with eight Olympic medals. In a pointed Instagram post, she appeared to respond to former teammate MyKayla Skinner's disparaging comments about the current squad's work ethic, which Skinner later apologized for. Biles captioned a celebratory photo, 'Lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions,' referring to Skinner's earlier remarks about the team's depth and effort. Additionally, Biles addressed online criticism of her hair during the event, urging people not to comment on Black women's hair. Meanwhile, Biles' sister voiced her concerns over disrespectful remarks made by Green Bay Packers players about dating their sisters, emphasizing the need for respect in sports culture. These incidents reflect broader themes of accountability and respect within athletics.