Simone Biles, the most decorated US gymnast, recently made headlines with a bold Instagram post celebrating Team USA’s gold medal win at the Paris Olympics. Her caption, “lack of talent, lazy Olympic Champions,” was a direct response to her former teammate Michaela Skinner’s earlier criticism of the team’s talent and work ethic.

Simone Biles has an illustrious career, with numerous Olympic and World Championship medals. Despite setbacks, including focusing on her mental health at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she returned to Paris with a spectacular performance, further cementing her legacy.

Michaela Skinner, known for her strong routines, especially on vault, also has had notable achievements, including a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. However, her recent YouTube video criticizing the current US gymnastics team sparked controversy and disappointment among her former teammates.

Following the US team’s gold medal win in Paris, Simone’s Instagram post went viral, receiving widespread support for her clapback. Skinner, facing backlash, attempted to clarify and later apologized, but the damage was done. The situation escalated when Biles revealed that Skinner had blocked her on social media.

Simone’s response highlighted her leadership and the team’s resilience, turning criticism into motivation and showcasing their hard work and determination.