The NCAA gymnastics national semifinal unfolded yesterday, showcasing thrilling performances that left many fans delighted. However, amidst the excitement, one fan’s less-than-impressed reaction stirred up controversy, particularly with Olympic superstar Simone Biles.
Here’s what happened: a user on X platform posted a “NCAA gymnastics semifinals night session 2024 in a nutshell,” featuring a compilation of gymnastics mishaps from previous years. While the user defended their post, Biles swiftly voiced her disapproval on social media.
“Yeah the most important day of our careers is a ke ke ha ha to you….” Biles wrote, accompanied by an unamused face emoji.
It appears Biles wasn’t alone in her sentiments. Fans, commenting on Biles’ post, echoed her displeasure. One user remarked, “What’s funny is that 1 out of 10 people wouldn’t even be able to balance on the beam.”
Another supporter added, “Meanwhile you could give that person a year of training and they probably still wouldn’t be able to do one of those moves on a balance beam. Women gymnasts are a different breed. You will NEVER hear me talking (expletive) about people doing ninja training for a living.” And amidst the support, one fan cheered, “COOK EM QUEEN.
Regardless of the drama, Biles and Team USA will have the opportunity to prove themselves in Paris this summer and silence any doubters. In response to the fan’s post, Biles made it clear that she takes her sport seriously and won’t tolerate anyone making light of it. It’s understandable that she would be sensitive to criticism, especially when it comes to an event as important as the NCAA gymnastics national semifinal.
As for the fan who posted the lowlights package, it’s clear that they struck a nerve with Biles and her supporters. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, it’s important to remember that behind every routine and every performance, there are countless hours of training, sweat, and sacrifices.
