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2024 - 7 - 31

Simone Biles Hits Back: Gymnastic Gold with a Side of Sass!

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Simone Biles celebrates gold and drops a six-word EPIC clapback at her former teammate! Dive into the drama from the Paris Olympics!

In a thrilling showcase of athleticism and grace, Simone Biles led the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, snagging her fifth Olympic gold medal in the women’s team all-around event. But it wasn't just the silky smooth routines that made headlines; it was Biles’ social media comeback that has the internet buzzing. Following her win, she seemed to throw some shade at former teammate MyKayla Skinner, who questioned the work ethic and talent of the Olympic champions prior to the games. Now that’s a way to celebrate!

Biles took to Instagram, where she posted a message full of sass: "lack of talent, lazy, Olympic champions." It was a direct response to Skinner’s previous remarks that the team was less than stellar. Though Skinner publicly apologized for her comments, it didn’t quite shield her from the biting wit of Biles, who reminded everyone just what elite gymnastics looks like on the world's biggest stage. It seems like this gold medal came packaged with a side of fierce comeback!

This isn't just a one-off encounter; the simmering tension reached a boiling point after Skinner filmed a YouTube video, since deleted, criticizing her former teammates before the Olympics. Despite the backlash, Biles and her squad proved their critics wrong, and in style! Claiming gold in Paris was not only a personal triumph for Biles but a collective statement for the team, showing just how polished and dedicated they truly are.

While the world was glued to their screens, enthralled by Biles’ athletic prowess, they also witnessed a reminder that in the world of competitive sports, bring your A-game or expect to be called out. Simone Biles’ candid Instagram post illustrated that teamwork isn’t just about shared victory; it’s also about defending your family against those who doubt your Olympic-bound blood, sweat, and tears.

Fun Fact: Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history, racking up a jaw-dropping 25 world medals! Also, her Instagram posts aren't just about shade—they're a mix of advocacy for mental health, and body positivity, which she openly speaks about. Talk about doing it all, both on and off the mat!

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Simone Biles takes six-word shot at former USA teammate after gold ... (The Independent)

Biles won her fifth Olympic gold medal in the women's team all-around event, before responding to cutting remarks made by MyKayla Skinner in the build-up to ...

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Simone Biles appears to mock MyKayla Skinner 'work ethic ... (NBC New York)

MyKayla Skinner had apologized, but Simone Biles got the last word at the Paris Olympics.

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Simone Biles, after Olympic team gold, takes apparent dig at ex ... (The Athletic)

In an Instagram post, Simone Biles appeared to take a dig at MyKayla Skinner, who had questioned the team's talent and work ethic.

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Paris Olympics: Simone Biles celebrates USA's gymnastics gold ... (Yahoo Sports)

It was captioned with a message for Skinner, her silver-medalist teammate from the Tokyo Games. "lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions," Biles wrote. That ...

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The Story Behind Simone Biles' Viral Instagram Caption Celebrating ... (TIME)

Simone Biles took to social media to celebrate Team USA winning a gold medal, but it was her caption that caught the most attention.

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Simone Biles clapbacks at former teammate after winning gold ... (Hindustan Times)

Simone Biles responded to MyKayla Skinner's past comments with her gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Simone Biles appears to fire back at former teammate's critical ... (Fox News)

Simone Biles seemingly fired shots at former Olympic teammate MyKayla Skinner, who offered critical remarks of the U.S. team before the Paris Olympics.

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Simone Biles Blasts Ex-Teammate Skinner For Criticizing Gold ... (Forbes)

The U.S. women's gymnastics team won gold at the Olympics in Paris Tuesday, capping off a “redemption tour” after falling to Russia in the Tokyo Games.

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MyKayla Skinner received backlash for critical comments about the ... (WFAA.com)

Skinner, in a since-deleted YouTube video, had harsh comments about the U.S. women's Olympic squad. Her comments got social media backlash and she later ...

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Simone Biles uses Instagram post to defend her teammates against ... (USA TODAY)

In an Instagram post, Simone Biles defended her Olympic champion teammates from MyKayla Skinner's criticism saying they didn't work hard.

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Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner Drama, Explained (The Cut)

After winning gold in Paris, Simone Biles appeared to shade former Team USA gymnast MyKayla Skinner for comments she made about gymnasts not having work ...

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Simone Biles' viral post shading MyKayla Skinner sets gymnastics ... (NBC Chicago)

Simone Biles took to social media to celebrate Team USA's incredible gold medal win at the 2024 Olympics, but her word choice set the gymnastics world on ...

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Simone Biles Shades MyKayla Skinner After Olympic Win (BuzzFeed News)

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history, and her teammates — Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera — finished top in all ...

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Simone Biles celebrates Olympic win with pointed comment ... (CNN)

Simone Biles has seemingly clapped back at criticism from former teammate MyKayla Skinner following the US gymnastics victory at the 2024 Olympics on ...

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Jordan Chiles Confirms MyKayla Skinner Blocked Simone Biles (Us Weekly)

“When she blocks Simone,” Chiles, 23, wrote on Wednesday alongside a screenshot of Skinner's profile. In the snap, Instagram is showing “no posts available” for ...

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Explaining Simone Biles' viral Instagram caption after winning gold ... (NBC4 Washington)

Here's what's behind Simone Biles' viral Instagram caption she posted after she and her team won gold in the 2024 Olympics.

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Simone Biles trolls MyKayla Skinner after U.S. wins gold in Paris (Los Angeles Times)

Simone Biles appears to have gotten the last word in a beef with ex-teammate MyKayla Skinner after the U.S. gymnastics team won gold at the Paris Olympics.

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Simone Biles appears to take aim at former teammate after winning ... (CBS News)

After winning gold, Simone Biles appeared to mock MyKayla Skinner, a former teammate who criticized Team USA's work ethic.

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Simone Biles Responds to MyKayla Skinner's Olympic Criticism (Vulture)

Simone Biles bothered to caption her post celebrating her Olympic team's women's gymnastics gold medal with a reference to MyKayla Skinner. How kind!

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Why Simone Biles Shaded Former Teammate MyKayla Skinner After ... (Forbes)

In a post celebrating her team's Olympic win, Simone Biles threw shade her former teammate and simultaneously marked a new era for American gymnastics.

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Simone Biles seemingly blocked by ex teammate MyKayla Skinner ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Simone Biles' Instagram post after winning a gold medal in the 2024 Olympics has gotten her blocked by her former teammate MyKayla Skinner.

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Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner Instagram Drama Explained (TeenVogue.com)

On Simone Biles's Instagram, the athlete seemed to take aim at former Olympic team member MyKayla Skinner, who had previously appeared to criticize the current ...

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Simone Biles allegedly blocked on social media by former teammate ... (NBC News)

MyKayla Skinner, who filled in for Simone Biles and won a vault silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, faced an apparent clapback from Biles one month ...

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What was it like teaching Simone Biles her out-of-this world skills ... (Olympics)

“Simone walked into the gym already almost having figured out gymnastics,” Aimee Boorman, the woman who guided the superstar from the start of her career ...

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