Biles Deletes X Account After Feud With Gaines

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles deleted her X (formerly Twitter) account after a heated public dispute with former swimmer and conservative activist Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women's sports. The feud began when Biles criticized Gaines' comments about a transgender high school softball player, leading to personal exchanges and significant backlash against Biles, including allegations of bullying from a former teammate and criticism from public figures. Biles later apologized and clarified her support for both fairness and inclusivity in sports. Despite the conflict, Gaines has expressed respect for Biles and openness to future collaboration, citing Biles' influence on young athletes. The controversy has fueled broader debate about inclusion and fairness in women's sports. Biles remains active on Instagram but has distanced herself from X amid ongoing discussions.