Simone Biles broke Olympic records and threw social media shade at MyKayla Skinner, sparking a digital gold-medal drama at the 2024 Paris Games.

Biles, after clinching gold in Paris and becoming the most decorated American gymnast, couldn't resist landing a jab at Skinner on Instagram, calling out 'lack of talent' and 'lazy' Olympic champions. This came after Skinner's controversial YouTube video criticizing the team's work ethic, which led to an apology and subsequent social media block. As records and rivalries clash, Biles' latest comments echo across the digital landscape, blending gold medal achievements with social media antics.

Simone Biles has once again etched her name into the history books, claiming gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and securing her position as the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history. Not one to rest on her laurels, Biles added a touch of controversy to her victory by subtly aiming a social media jab at her former teammate, MyKayla Skinner.

In an Instagram post that garnered significant attention, Biles captioned 'Lack of talent, lazy, Olympic champions' alongside a celebratory photo of the U.S. women's gymnastics team, seemingly taking a not-so-subtle swing at Skinner. This wasn't entirely out of the blue, as Skinner had previously criticized the work ethic and talent of the U.S. women's gymnastics team, excluding Biles herself, in a since-deleted YouTube video. One might say it's a perfect ten for drama.

Caught in the whirlwind of internet drama, Skinner issued an apology on Instagram on July 6, 2024, following the backlash from her critical YouTube comments about the U.S. gymnastics team. However, the apology did little to quell the unfolding drama. Biles' pointed Instagram post seems to have been a response to Skinner's criticisms, setting off a digital chain reaction that could only be rivaled by a gymnast's floor routine.

In yet another twist, Biles took to X (formerly Twitter) with a cryptic post stating 'oop I’ve been blocked,' presumably referring to Skinner's decision to block her on social media. The post did not go unnoticed, adding another layer of intrigue to this unfolding saga between two of America’s top gymnasts.

On the gym floor, things couldn’t be more different for Biles. The U.S. women's gymnastics team clinched the gold medal in Paris, outpacing strong performances from Italy and Brazil, who took silver and bronze respectively. This gold medal win marks the third Olympic appearance for Biles, further solidifying her status as a legend in the sport. In a light-hearted moment, Biles shared on social media, 'Guess third time's the charm!'

Adding to Biles' accolades, she is now tied for the most Olympic gold medals by an American gymnast. With more individual events on her schedule, she has the opportunity to break this record, continuing her streak of unparalleled excellence. The gymnastics community and fans worldwide are on the edge of their seats, eager to see what heights she will reach next—maybe even the ceiling, but it's Biles we're talking about; she might just find a way to go beyond it.

Despite the tension between Biles and Skinner, the gymnastics community largely rallied behind Biles. Her Instagram post received support from other renowned gymnasts, including McKayla Maroney and teammate Suni Lee. The show of solidarity was as unmistakable as a perfectly executed triple-twist double somersault.

MyKayla Skinner, on the other hand, attempted to diffuse the tension by posting heart emojis on her Instagram stories, featuring a photo of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team during the gold medal ceremony. It's unclear whether the heart emojis were a peace offering or merely an effort to share in the collective success, but the timing certainly raised eyebrows.

There's no doubt that Biles' achievements will be remembered for decades, but her social media strategy proves she’s as sharp-tongued online as she is nimble on the balance beam. Whether these digital jabs will affect her focus as she aims to break more records remains to be seen.

While Biles keeps racking up the medals, fans and fellow gymnasts eagerly await to see how the ongoing drama will unfold. Will this be the last of their high-flying social media acrobatics, or just a warm-up act for more jaw-dropping moves both on and off the mat? Either way, one thing is for sure—this Olympian rivalry is as compelling as the routines that brought them to fame.