Connect with us

CELEBRITIES

Simone Biles appeared to take a dig at her former teammate MyKayla Skinner, who had questioned the women’s gymnastics team’s talent and work ethic.

Published

on

 

PARIS — She and Suni Lee are dancing with the American flag. Hezly Rivera and Jade Carey flank them on either side, smiling broadly and Jordan Chiles holds her fist in the air. At first glance, it’s just another celebratory post on Simone Biles’ Instagram, part of a post-Olympic gold medal-winning reel showing her with her teammates and her husband.

 

 

Except underneath the picture, Biles added a caption: “lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions.”

Somewhere in Paris, Biles dropped the mic directly on MyKayla Skinner’s head.

Though Biles didn’t reference Skinner, it would seem like the most decorated American gymnast of all time had her former teammate on her mind. After the Olympic Trials, Skinner posted a now-deleted YouTube video, saying in part that “besides Simone, I feel like the talent and depth isn’t what it used to be,” adding that “a lot of girls don’t work as hard, and don’t have the work ethic.” Skinner, who won silver in 2020 with Biles, went on to say that she thought SafeSport, designed to identify abusive coaches, prevented coaches from pushing gymnasts as hard as necessary, and questioned the strength of the competition at the trials, wondering how someone who “fell twice” could finish second.

Unlike so many athletes, who like to pretend they don’t read what’s written about them, Biles knows what’s being said about her. She’s keeping the receipts.

Since her comeback post-Tokyo, Biles has spoken openly about the trolls who call her a quitter. She responded immediately to Skinner’s comments, posting on social media that “not everyone needs a mic and a platform.” Skinner later posted the obligatory apology, saying that the abuse she says she endured at the hands of Márta Károlyi may have led to her “hurtful comments.”

Seems fair to surmise that Biles has not entirely accepted the apology.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CELEBRITIES47 mins ago

5 MINS AGO! Prince Harry secretly took Archie’s hair for a DNA test and laughed, saying, “This boy isn’t mine—his father is someone else in the royal family…” See more below 👇👇👇

CELEBRITIES8 hours ago

Very rare’ 77-year-old piece of cake from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s wedding sells for…. details below 😱👇

CELEBRITIES9 hours ago

Report: Prince William Plans to Exclude Prince Harry from His…..full details below 😱👇

CELEBRITIES9 hours ago

Congratulations:Overwhelmed Patrick Mahomes and Brittany announced the birth of their 3rd Babies , welcomes’ a set twin 2 hours age

CELEBRITIES9 hours ago

Fans Declare Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘End Game’ After Their Mothers Share Emotional Moment During…..full details below 🥰👇

CELEBRITIES10 hours ago

“I felt like an ant trying to make sure I didn’t get stepped on” – When Simone Biles recalled meeting Usain Bolt for the first time at Rio 2016

CELEBRITIES10 hours ago

Candace Owens is a new addition to “The View,” promising to bring a fresh perspective to the show…. full details below 😱 👇

CELEBRITIES10 hours ago

Iconic actress and talk show co-host, Whoopi Goldberg, alongside soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe, declared their intentions to leave America….full details below 😱👇

CELEBRITIES10 hours ago

END OF AN ERA: ABC announces no contract Extension for ‘The View’ Co-Hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar Due to Toxic atmosphere allegations

CELEBRITIES17 hours ago

Whoopi Goldberg TERR!FIED After Monique EXP0SES Her Connection To Diddy & TD Jakes.

CELEBRITIES18 hours ago

HOT NEWS: The surgeon who tried to save Princess Diana unexpectedly appears on television to “expose” the truth: “When I arrived, she was still alive, but someone had secretly…” See more

CELEBRITIES21 hours ago

Camilla burst in tears a William and Kate plan to expose her secret involvement in the Diana’s accid. … See more

Copyright © 2024 UKtalkin