Simone Biles caused a stir on Wednesday with an Instagram post seemingly in response to critical comments made by former Team USA gymnastics teammate, MyKayla Skinner. Biles, along with Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera, clinched the gold in the team final on Tuesday. Biles shared a collage of photos capturing their celebratory moments with the caption, 'lack of talent, lazy, Olympic champions.'
Following the post, Biles disclosed that she was blocked on Instagram, a claim supported by Jordan Chiles. Suni Lee, in the comments section, humorously remarked, 'Put a finger down if Simone Biles just ended you.'
Skinner's earlier comments, where she expressed concerns about the current talent and work ethic in gymnastics, had caused a backlash. In a since-deleted YouTube video, Skinner mentioned, 'Besides Simone, I feel like the talent and the depth just isn’t like what it used to be. Just notice like, I mean, obviously a lot of girls don’t work as hard. The girls just don’t have the work ethic.'
Although Skinner issued an apology for her remarks, the impact of her words lingered. Biles and Lee are set to compete in the all-around final later today, showcasing their skills and determination on the Olympic stage.
