Gaines, Biles Feud Intensifies Amid Pregnancy Announcement

Riley Gaines, former collegiate swimmer and women's sports advocate, announced her pregnancy and linked it to her advocacy, highlighting her opposition to transgender athletes in women's sports and emphasizing her anti-abortion stance. The feud began after Gaines criticized the inclusion of a transgender athlete in a Minnesota high school softball championship, leading Simone Biles to call her a 'bully' and suggest a separate transgender sports category. Biles later apologized for her remarks and called for balance between fairness and inclusivity in sports. MyKayla Skinner backed Gaines and accused Biles of past bullying, intensifying the dispute. The episode has drawn national attention and reignited the debate over transgender participation in women's sports. Gaines has stated her pregnancy has strengthened her advocacy for girls and her anti-abortion position.