The participation of trans athletes in women’s sports remains one of the most complex and heated issues today. This is especially true in the United States, where President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14201 in February, titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.

“The radical left has waged a relentless campaign to erase the very concept of biological sex and replace it with militant transgender ideology. With this executive order, the war on women’s sports is over,” Trump declared after signing the measure—a move that raises pressing questions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

In this context, the debate is ongoing and intense. On Saturday, one of the most decorated athletes in history, Simone Biles, weighed in, defending trans athletes in response to a post by former swimmer Riley Gaines. Gaines, once a collegiate rival of Lia Thomas and now a collaborator with Turning Point USA (TPUSA)—a conservative organization focused on promoting right-wing values in American educational institutions—criticized the outcome of a high school softball championship.

“To be expected when your star player is a boy,” Gaines posted on X, referring to Champlin Park High School’s victory in the Minnesota girls’ state championship, alleging the team included a trans player.

Biles quickly responded, sparking a public clash between the two athletes. “You are miserable—this whole campaign because you lost a race. You are a bitter loser,” Biles wrote. “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up sore loser. You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports. Maybe a transgender category IN ALL SPORTS!! But instead … You bully them … One thing’s for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around!!!!!”

The American gymnast, a 41-time Olympic and World Championship medalist, prompted a series of responses from Gaines.

“This is really, really disappointing. It’s not my job or any woman’s job to figure out how to include men in our spaces. You can support men stealing championships in women’s sports with your platform. Men have no place in women’s sports, and I mean that wholeheartedly.”

‘Simone Biles championing men at the expense of young girls’ dreams?’

Her comments escalated further. “My opinion is the least controversial in the world. Simone Biles championing men at the expense of young girls’ dreams? I didn’t have that on my bingo card. Maybe I could compete on pommel horse in 2028,” she added sarcastically.

In her final responses, Gaines referenced the abuse Biles suffered at the hands of former U.S. women’s team doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to 175 years in prison.

“All of the horrific sexual abuse witnessed and reported by Simone Biles was caused by a man, yet she believes women should be forced to strip in front of men to validate the man’s feelings. Do you know how many gold medals you would have if your dream of being inclusive came true? None.”

She concluded by attempting to clarify her remarks: “I hope Larry Nassar spends the rest of his life rotting in prison. The gymnasts were let down by a system that protected an abusive man at the expense of the girls’ safety.”

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Settle Into $3M Custom Texas Mansion

Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens have wrapped construction on a new $3 million lakefront home in Spring, Texas. The couple started building in early 2023. By January 2025, they had moved in.

This Simone Biles house marks their long-term primary residence. Biles confirmed the move through several Instagram posts showing off interior and exterior details.

Where is the House?

• Located in Spring, TX — a suburb north of Houston

• Set on a private lakefront lot

• Gated community with luxury properties

Home Features

• 4,000 square feet of interior space

• 4 bedrooms

• 3.5 bathrooms

• Home theater

• Wet bar

• Game room

• Large balcony with lake view

• Custom swimming pool and attached spa

Construction Timeline

• Started: March 2023

• Completed: January 2025

• Duration: Just under two years

Is This Their Permanent Home?

Yes. The Spring home is their primary residence. However, the couple also has a temporary base in Chicago during NFL season. Owens is under contract with the Chicago Bears through 2026.

They were previously living in a $2 million property in Houston, TX. That home has since been sold or vacated, according to public real estate records.

This Simone Biles house shows how top athletes reinvest earnings into long-term assets. With Biles back in competition and Owens under a multi-year NFL contract, the couple is focused on building stability off the field.

The property value, location, and custom features suggest the home was designed as a long-term base, not a short-term flip. The move also keeps Biles close to her training facilities.

Olympic great Simone Biles enjoys Hong Kong visit, shares snaps on Instagram

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles may be small in size, but not small enough for Kylie Jenner’s fashion line, it seems.

On Tuesday, Biles posted a playful selfie on her Instagram Story. She was seen wearing a very oversized burgundy leather blazer. The coat was so big, Biles couldn’t help but joke about it.

“Ms. Kylie Jenner this is a crime!!!!! This is not an XXS/XS,” Biles wrote across the image.

The blazer was part of Jenner’s fashion collection from her KHY brand. It featured a rich burgundy color, boxy fit and wide lapels. The double-breasted design, along with large buttons and flap pockets, gave it a dramatic, edgy look, typical of Jenner’s style. But for Biles, who stands just 4’8”, the “extra small” size clearly didn’t do the trick.

The Instagram moment adds to a fun few months for Biles. After winning three gold medals and one silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, she toured the US with her “Gold Over America Tour.” She also made red carpet appearances at big events like the 2025 Met Gala and the Kentucky Derby.

While her future in gymnastics is still uncertain, she hasn’t confirmed if she’ll compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Biles is keeping busy. She recently appeared at a Netflix event for her docuseries, “Simone Biles Rising.”

“I’m not sure at what capacity [I’ll be involved],” Biles explained, per Parade. Biles also said that she’s currently taking time off to support her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, and focus on her health.

For now, she’s enjoying life off the mat. And that includes having fun with fashion — even if that means playfully calling out Kylie Jenner over a not-so-fitted coat.

There are not many athletes who have been more dominant in their respective sports than Michael Phelps and Simone Biles in swimming and gymnastics respectively.

Phelps is still the most decorated Olympian of all-time with 28 total medals. He won 23 gold medals during his Olympic swimming career and was one of the most popular figures in sports during his run.

Biles, on the other hand, has won 11 Olympic medals herself. She has won seven gold medals, two silver, and two bronze.

Due to her incredibly ability, Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year award at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. She had won three of the same award previously.

With this being her fourth win, Biles actually tied tennis star Serena Williams.

Following her big award win, Phelps took some time to send a four-word message to Biles on Instagram.

“Congrats @simonebiles!! Well deserved,” he said with the GOAT and hand clapping emojis attached.

Team USA also sent out a message in response to Biles’ award win.

“There’s only one @Simone_Biles. 🐐 The 11x Olympic medalist is the #Laureus25 World Sportswoman of the Year!” the post on X read.

Not only did Biles win the award, she also made a speech and was very excited to win the award and bring more attention to gymnastics.

“Coming out here and winning a Laureus Award, I feel like is the most prestigious, athletic achievement that you can win,” Biles said. “So it’s really exciting it puts gymnastics on the map in a non-Olympic year, so hopefully we can keep doing that.”

Simone Biles Shows Off Her High-Fashion Labubu Dolls — and Hailey Bieber Is a Fan

Simone Biles has joined the Labubu Dolls mania — and Hailey Bieber is also on board!

On Wednesday, May 28, the 28-year-old history-making Olympian shared a photo to her Instagram Stories of two of the plush characters, which have been trending on social media.

“creepy or cute?” Biles wrote over the image, which showed two of the toys dressed in matching black and brown Gucci outfits and bucket hats.

“I can’t tell, but since I’m in Asia, I just HAD TO,” she continued on the post, referring to her current Hong Kong travels.

At the very bottom of the post, in letters almost too light to catch the eye, Biles added, “very specific like @haileybieber said,” with a laughing emoji.

The model and billionaire businesswoman, also 28, reposted the image to her Instagram Stories as well.

According to the official website, Labubu Dolls are “a devilish but cute monster with pointed ears, a charmingly mischievous smile, and very sharp teeth.” The plush pets rose to fame, first in Asia, after K-POP star Lisa revealed that she was a fan.

Biles has been showing off her travels since the pro athlete and her NFL husband Jonathan Owens, 29, are in the off-season of their respective sports.

While in Asia, she shared photos on her Instagram Stories of herself taking in some photogenic meals, such as sushi and dim sum.

One photo showed her seated at a restaurant table looking at a colorful menu with illustrations of a woman’s face on each side.

Biles’ jet black hair was styled with a part down the middle as it flowed past her shoulders and she wore a white T-shirt in the picture.

In another upload, the gymnast showed off her full look, which included relaxed-fit black pants, silver tennis shoes and a green Artois PM bag Goyard bag.

Other photos from Biles’ travels in Hong Kong include her journey there.

“14 hours later,” she wrote over a photo of her sitting in her seat on the airplane.

For the makeup free selfie, Biles wore a pair of under-eye patches to keep her face flawless. She also looked comfy in a dark colored tank top with what appeared to be pillows and blankets in the photo.

One of her two necklaces said “Owens.”

Once settled into her hotel, Biles modeled a red and white bikini for a bathroom selfie. On one side of her top was the American flag, as well as Olympic rings that matched her Olympic-inspired tattoo on her forearm.

Simone Biles Throws It Back to the Olympics with a Special Bikini While Traveling in China

Biles posted a photo of herself posing in the bikini after jetting off to China on Tuesday, May 27

Simone Biles is having a nostalgic moment!

On Tuesday, May 27, the Olympic athlete, 28, shared a photo on her Instagram Stories featuring her rocking a sporty red Olympics bikini while visiting China for a special sports-themed event.

Biles snapped the pic while posing in front of a bathroom mirror. The gold medalist wore a red and white-trimmed bikini top with the Olympic rings logo branded across the front. The swimsuit appeared to be from the SKIMS x Team U.S.A. collection, designed for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Biles traveled to Hong Kong to give a speech at UBS’s 28th Asian Investment Conference, where she addressed 600 promising athletes from community sports organizations and gymnastics clubs in the city, per Sportskeeda. She also spoke with attendees about her sporting journey, per the outlet.

The gymnastics champion posted several photos on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday after arriving in China for the special event, including a snapshot of her posing in her Olympics bikini by the pool at her hotel and signing plaques.

Biles then showed off a second outfit, while sticking with the sporty theme. In her second snap, she wore a red jacket and matching track pants paired with a white tank top by Athleta and white sneakers.

“Time to go speak to the kids,” Biles wrote over the image. She later shared footage of herself taking in the sights of Hong Kong as she rode around the city at night while “on the hunt for Ramen.”

Prior to taking her 14-hour journey to China, Biles was seen making another fashion statement while stepping out at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5. She attended the event with her husband Jonathan Owens, where they two walked the carpet in coordinated looks in honor of the evening’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

Biles wore a bright blue custom bustled minidress from designer Harbison Studio called the Seraphim dress, adorned with glittering black ornamentation in a satin finish. She completed her look with platform heels in matching blue and a custom version of the brand’s Galaxy Cathedral Train in the same color.

Simone Biles is serving looks in Hong Kong.

In a recent Instagram story posted by Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, she showed off the simple and cute outfit she wore on Tuesday’s events. In the mirror selfie, the 28-year-old gymnast rocked a white tank top with a pair of red pants and a matching button-up shirt. Her hair was braided, and she accessorized the look with a small white purse and white sneakers.

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“Time to go speak to the kids,” Biles wrote as a caption. She also tagged and gave a shoutout to Athleta, which is where the red set she is wearing is from.

Biles will be attending UBS’s 28th Asian Investment Conference, where she will be addressing 600 young athletes and fans across Hong Kong’s gymnastics clubs and community sports organizations to share her journey as one of the best athletes in the world.