According to the New York Post, the 26-year-old took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and shared her thoughts on the issue that has sparked outrage among social media users.

“When this video was circulating, her parents reached out. It broke my heart to see, so I sent her a little video,” Biles tweeted. “There is no room for racism in any sport or at all !!!!”

🩷 when this video was circulating, her parents reached out. It broke my heart to see, so I sent her a little video 🩷

there is no room for racism in any sport or at all !!!!

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) September 23, 2023

Biles’ remarks come after a video of the incident circulated on social media over the weekend. The nearly two-minute clip features a group of gymnasts waiting in line to receive their medals. However, the Black girl was the only participant snubbed of the honor.

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