Riley Gaines and Simone Biles engaged in a public dispute over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports. Gaines criticized Biles for her stance, arguing that allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports compromises fair competition and the achievements of cisgender women. Biles initially responded with criticism of Gaines, including a personal attack, and later issued an apology.
Gaines argues that for fair competition, exclusion of males from women's sports is necessary, even if it means being less inclusive. She supports this claim with a New York Times poll showing strong public support for this viewpoint.
Gaines addresses what she views as a failure of governing bodies such as the NCAA and the USOPC to protect women athletes from the fallout of these disputes and to enforce rules ensuring fair competition. She suggests legal action if necessary to hold those organizations accountable for their perceived negligence.
Gaines concludes by urging others to speak out against what she sees as injustice and to support fairness in women's sports, arguing that doing so is vital to protecting female athletes' rights and future.
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