Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has issued a public apology to former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines following their heated social media exchange about transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Her actions come after fans had suggested she was 'getting demolished' in the debate.

Simone Biles apologized to Riley Gaines on social media after the latter claimed that the former was 'getting demolished' for her stance, defending transgender athletes' rights to play in their sport