Two-time Gold Medalist yet the world criticizes Biles! Yes, it is a reality that no one can escape from. But any gymnast fan can certainly stand against such criticism and defend their idols. At least that has been the goal of the social media diva Paige Spiranac. Being a victim of online criticism time and again, Spiranac chose to give Simone Biles the support that she never truly had.
Spiranac has been quite loud and proud of Bilesfor a while now. And for the past few days, she has been trying to get her message across on social media. That is: Simone Biles is the GOAT. In her latest X post, Spiranac made such an argument. She announced, “Simone Biles just became the most decorated gymnast in history! She deserves so much credit for what she’s been through plus all the online abuse she has faced. Simone is the GOAT.”
In 2021, Simone Biles took a step back from the Tokyo Olympics because of mental health issues. This has raised many controversies regarding the athlete. Following this, when Jason S. Campbell called out Simone Biles as a “selfish s******th”and a “shame to the country,” Spiranac could not keep silent. She reminded him that it was Biles who won the US over 35 medals in her career. Paige Spiranac commented on all the abuse that Biles faced while being in USA Gymnastics. The retired golfer further announced, “Mental health should never be mocked.”
In another X post by Spiranac, only days before Biles’ second Olympic gold, she said that Biles did not quit her team. She also wrote, “She is competing the most difficult skills in the world. It isn’t like a layup or swinging a golf club. What she’s doing is extremely dangerous and she did what she needed to do to protect herself. She is the GOAT.”
With such strong defense and opinion about Biles, Paige Spiranac certainly proves her loyalty as a fan of the US gymnast. And rightfully so! After Simone Biles’ latest feat, the gymnast‘ achievement is now shutting down all critics.
