The U.S. women’s gymnastics team, led by Simone Biles, secured gold in the team competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, cementing Biles’ status as the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history.

Biles, alongside teammates Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, delivered a commanding performance, outscoring second-place Italy by nearly five and a half points. The victory marks a triumphant return for Biles, who struggled with mental health issues during the Tokyo Olympics.

Following the win, Biles took to social media to address critics who had doubted the team’s abilities. In an Instagram post featuring the victorious squad, she pointedly captioned the image: “lack of talent, lazy, Olympic champions.”

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The caption referenced comments made by former teammate MyKayla Skinner in a now-deleted YouTube video. Skinner had questioned the current team...