Olympic gymnastics queen Simone Biles sprang to the defence of teammate Aly Raisman on Friday in response to apparent criticism by fellow USA gymnast Gabby Douglas. Biles weighed in after a social media post by three-time Olympic gold medallist Raisman, who recently revealed she had been sexually abused by US team doctor Larry Nassar, triggered a critical response from Douglas.

Simone Biles (right) with Aly Raisman. Pic/AFP