Simone Biles had criticized Riley Gaines for repeated attacks on transgender girls and young women, most of whom are minors

Biles and Gaines shared a tense exchange regarding transgender athletes in women's sports Simone Biles clarified her comments to conservative activist Riley Gaines about transgender athletes in a new post The Olympian said the conversation "starts with empathy and respect" and clarified she was "not advocating for policies that compromise fairness in women's sports" Biles said she believes "sports organizations have a responsibility" to support "inclusion while maintaining fair competition" Simone Biles is speaking out again after she slammed Riley Gaines for her views on transgender athletes in sports.

Biles’ post come days after she and political activist Riley Gaines sparred on social media over transgender athletes.