MyKayla Skinner Says Simone Biles Supported Her After ‘Devastating’ Olympics

[@grinsley]

Great positive, sensitive interviewer. Appreciated his listening and responding and not just rapid firing questions.

[@mdooms76]

Yes he did a great job. I was thinking the exact same thing and you worded it perfectly.

[@aussielawyer]

I agree

[@tomorrowflemminghobbs6757]

Awesome interview! You were very on point and not rushing through the questions and gave her time to answer! Yessss, you are an Olympian❤️

[@whitykitty2651]

completely agree he is so nice

[@Madmarsha]

Yeah, loving him.

[@jg1066]

I love her. MyKayla deserved better but she's still such an inspiration inside and outside of gymnastics

[@anitaknight3915]

I agree!! I really like her. I honestly felt she should've been the fourth spot on the team for this and the previous Olympics.

[@madiwake3605]

she definitely should've been on the team rather than grace. the committee played it safe and it didn't pay off in my opinion.

[@anitaknight3915]

@@madiwake3605 thank you huni amen👏👏👏👏. Great minds think alike and I'm glad you used your logic!!! Grace definitely didn't deserve 4th spot to make team. I'm not sure why MyKayla gets so much haters. There's quite a few people I would've taken over Grace to make team.

[@bluesky8334]

@@anitaknight3915 I have to disagree. Grace placed fourth on the olympic trials, so she deserves the spot. In hindsight the strongest team would be with Jade since she is better than MyKayla. But the team was chosen fairly and so was the alternate spot. MyKayla did deserve a spot in the 2016 olympics though. Taking Madison and Gabbie over MyKayla was not fair. Grace is also very cool and collected, which is a great benefit.

[@anitaknight3915]

@@bluesky8334 you made great points! I agree with you. Hindsight is 2020 of course. It's a tough decision as they are so talented and excellent at different things.

[@amysteele6540]

One of the best interviewers i’ve seen. More of him please.

[@ellahurley]

Yes! What I was thinking!

[@brownbronxbaby]

Amen!!! Totally Agree!!!

[@ema6250]

I came back here after Mykayla won silver in the vault!!! Im so proud!!!

[@andrycrisiana]

I feel like Mykayla was wronged so many times in her career and she always fought back. She showed true grit going into that beam routine. Inspiring!

[@bjbj3853]

Regardless of how it ended, she competed in the Olympics so she is, and will always be, an Olympian. Way to go, MyKayla!

[@faith2xxx]

Thank you!

[@duranca]

It has not ended yet.

[@charleyy_9284]

@@duranca they were talking about *her* olympics

[@duranca]

@@charleyy_9284 I know they were, BUT if Simone does not complete individuals (vault) doesn't MYK get to step in? Wasn't she in 4th place after Biles, Carey and Andrade? That would make her the 2 American. That's what I mean by it hasn't ended yet (but maybe I'm wrong).

[@charleyy_9284]

@@duranca oh yes! I’m pretty sure Myk will now step in for Biles for vault because Simone pulled out.

[@regr13]

Should’ve been a 5 person team to begin with, and that’s exactly why it’s going back to 5 in 2024.

[@hannahwalmer1124]

Is it really? What a shitty situation for the 5th gymnast in this quad, then.

[@regr13]

@@hannahwalmer1124 Yes, they made it a 4 person team plus 2 individuals. It has been an absolute shit-show this quad. There was so much backlash that they almost instantly made Paris 2024 a 5 person team again.

[@julipanero6554]

Why did they make a 4 person team in the first place?

[@SkippyJon15]

@@julipanero6554 I believe whoever fought for the 4 person team argued it was better/easier for smaller countries with fewer strong gymnasts :/ also I’ve heard it was an attempt to focus more on all-around ?

[@juliannenance6919]

Man what a shame...that sucks!

[@annayuqi1057]

i love how the interviewer didn’t interrupt

[@jaydawithay8442]

Yeah I thought he was so nice, and not to be rude by mykayla does go on so I could imagine them possibly running out of time too

[@brooklynbeyer2494]

It sucks that so many things were unfair along MyKayla’s career, but she has a truly remarkable story and I’m so happy for her that she killed her beam routine 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@TM-ly9gy]

I bet she was biting her tongue. I didn't know a lot about her. But she's a class act. 👏 bravo. And they chose the team, and I'm so glad you and Jade chose the path you did, because it was right there, for the WORLD to see. grandma always know best!! Lol

[@danyeldoyle9685]

@@TM-ly9gy that show Gold on peacock is really good.

[@SandyKH]

Nothing unfair happened to MyKayla. Covid happened, but it happened to all the athletes. She got to compete at the Olympics... that's the whole point of the Olympic oath. She is a great athlete but she hasn't ever beaten Jade or Simone. It's just the way sports works. It was fair. No rules were broken.

[@daniellereeve3988]

@@SandyKH Actually she did beat Simone once in 2011, she was the american classic all around champion kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoq7gZWJgKd-g6s ( 6:00) just to set the historical record right :)

[@danyeldoyle9685]

@@SandyKH ummm yes she was #4 and they chose #7 instead of her. So that seems unfair to me!

[@kaitlynmattila5537]

so proud of her is has such a good attitude about it love her

[@Teenie19XX]

MyK is a wonderful person and great gymnast!!! I am devastated for her! She was 9th All-Around! The fact that she has the strength & grace to do these interviews shows how mature she is & how much she loves gymnastics! USA gymnastics has not been kind to her! I’m so proud of her! She will forever be an Olympian who finished her career with 4 awesome routines!!! Love You MyK 🙏🏼👱🏼‍♀️❤️

[@justlina2769]

Jade Carey was 9th in all around, MyKayla was 11th

[@mrparts]

I predicted she’d end in 10th place AA. I was sooo close

[@kieram.6186]

The fact that she can even say she placed 9th all-around at the OLYMPICS where the best of the best compete should be a huge accomplishment for her. I hope she’s a proud olympian right now.

[@mht4908]

@@kieram.6186 She was 11th, not 9th, but yes she should be so proud, plus both her and Jade outscored Grace and Jordan, the 2 members on the actual team. And she's now our vault silver medalist 💙

[@jessicalanda7759]

MyKayla should’ve been on the team. She was clearly peaking at the trials and performed even better at qualifiers. Her determination and skills on vault/ floor could’ve helped us win first spot in qualifiers.

[@patsk8872]

We would not have been first in qualifiers but we would have had a higher score. Looks like we'll need every single point. Too bad Tom didn't think the points mattered when the made the team.

[@nicolebrown5987]

I hope Grace doesn't mess it up

[@lovekuraii]

@@nicolebrown5987 they are all making so many small mistakes

[@pattyolson3842]

@Meghan Maybe, but Grace is younger and can return in 3 years. Mykalya said she's done. She deserved a team spot an I agree that Tom F. made a mistake in placing Mikayla as an individual. She really didn't have a good chance as an individual.

[@beckyy584]

@Meghan putting Myk in the team doesn’t mean her and Grace would switch. In actuality the individual spot should’ve gone to Riley because US needed the help on bars, but that would mean Simone wouldn’t qualify. Grace was supposed to upgrade on bars, but she didn’t end up doing that for the competition.

[@Key-mb2ko]

Scott evens is such an amazing interviewer. Poor MyKayla deserved to be on the team

[@swiftie1993]

I mean how many of us can say they competed in the OLYMPICS! she should be so proud of herself. I’ve seen her and wow, she’s so so talented! She wins gold in my eyes!

[@shayrajrani35]

Tremendous strength and grace. She is a class act, gotta respect that always

[@brianamary6163]

Wow she’s so positive and confident I love it

[@hamilcross]

this should be the standard for interviewing. sensational job. myk has a great attitude and i wish her all the best. she should be proud for what she’s accomplished, she’s still an amazing gymnast and she seems like a very good person.

[@judiebb5106]

Very good interviewing. Nice bloke

[@jbuda4263]

I agree

[@jennas84100]

Well he was a fantastic interviewer. So kind and focused on Mykayla. Thoughtful questions. Ugh so proud of how she has handled herself. Heartbroken she didn’t make it to a final.

[@juliannenance6919]

This was such a great interview! His calming voice and the way he asked questions was just perfect. And Mykayla was great with her answers!!

[@britmturner843]

Usag set her up to fail. They knew she wouldn’t qualify if Jade and Simone hit. Shame on them. She could’ve contributed to that TEAM.

[@nbrown8386]

Exactly

[@nscarf1]

I said this from the beginning. It broke my heart for her.

[@Littlewrenhenzen]

I felt this too from the beginning. Its too bad.

[@p.sherman3158]

Not being argumentative but why would they even allow someone to go to the olympics if they knew they weren’t going to medal ??

[@veggiebea]

💯💯💯

[@blipco5]

I have so much admiration for this woman.

[@coop4440]

MyKayla Skinner didn’t just become an Olympian, that girl performed really well at the Olympics! She hit EVERY event and did every routine she went there for! So proud of her and excited to have followed her journey !!

[@mickhoover8050]

This was a great interview! You were awesome, MyK! You're right...you are an Olympian and no one can ever take that away from you! Thank you for representing Our Awesome Country so valiantly!

[@swolfie711182]

Great interview. I am very impressed with this gentleman’s interview skills. Very thoughtful questions for an awesome gal that represented our country with class.

[@honeyhernandez91]

Really he's been on access for years

[@mht4908]

@@honeyhernandez91 He deserves a raise, and they should use him more often. Doesn't rush anyone into answering and is someone who actually listens to the answers given

[@JeremyMFer]

This interviewed aged in the best possible way!

[@KaiOcean]

I’m so impressed with this interview. Calm, no drama, no hyperbole and with respect.

[@tennislover5900]

You heard it here folks. MyKayla hasn’t completely removed the possibility of a comeback. I really hope she comes back as a vault specialist for Paris. I feel like that would be less of a mental and physical burden on her body than doing all-around, and she could realistically win a medal.

[@jenniferherold3485]

She has definitely stated that this was it. Several times on several platforms. I think she was being safe here. Lol. I think she and Jonas are going to start their family. But I hope she comes back!

[@hannahwalmer1124]

@@jenniferherold3485 Paris is only 3 years away, tho. That's not that long in gymnastics time

[@fallpetals]

@@hannahwalmer1124 True, it isn’t, but Myk is 24 now, and it would be a different story if she was in perfect health. However, she’s been having ankle problems and I think Simone as well. I think another three years of training for either girl would completely ruin the sport for them- since they’ve been doing it non stop since they both started. If they’re gonna come back to gymnastics at all, I think a break would be good for them- let them truly think about if that’s the best idea.

[@janetlowden5960]

She Is going to start a family now. That clock is ticking. We know when we have finished something.

[@mione134]

@@janetlowden5960 She's 24 not 45. Her clock isn't ticking.

[@SH-co8de]

Love her so much she did what she could do 9 in all around unfortunately the 2 per country thing make everything hard🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@veronikabauer1853]

Wasn't she 11th in all around?

[@anitaknight3915]

@@veronikabauer1853 she was but that stupid only 2 per country rule knocked her out of the competition. She was only there to compete individual not team and a few of her teammates got better scores. But she did amazing

[@SH-co8de]

@@veronikabauer1853 yeah sorry

[@angelacrane9589]

She's so classy. You know she has alot to say but she kept it positive. She did something most gymnast dream of. Good on ya Myk!!!

[@dianaosteen693]

Aren't you glad you stayed? You were in place when Simone withdrew and gave you your opening to vault event final. Congratulations on your silver medal. Your real final competitive effort was so well done.

[@nyssaramirez3715]

You aren't just an olympian Mykayla, you are the #4 vault at olympic quals and #11 in Olympic all around. How epic is that!?! Its sad that the 2 per country rule disqualified you from vault finals!

[@sogiki]

Could you be so kind as to explain to me how it disqualified her. I’m so confused.

[@nyssaramirez3715]

There is an Olympic rule that only 2 gymnasts per country can compete in finals. So Simone and Jade who qualified at #1 and #2 get to go to finals and Mykayla doesn’t 😫The same rule was in favor for Simone on bars where there were about 4 or 5 Russian gymnasts who got in the top 8 but only the 2 with the highest scores could compete so that allowed Simone to go to the finals even though she was # 9

[@sogiki]

@@nyssaramirez3715 I guess where I’m confused is I thought the individual competition had specialists that don’t compete on the team. Can any one of the US gymnasts go for the gold in those specialist spots?

[@nyssaramirez3715]

The specialists ( Jade and Mykayla) were allowed to see if they could qualify for any individual medal. They only couldnt compete in the team final. But, because they are from the same country, only the top 2 scorers from each country can compete for a medal. That’s why Mykayla was inched out of vault finals. Jade and Simone got higher scores than her. Hope that makes sense! If there was no 2 per country rule Mykayla would be doing vault final and indivodual all around final.

[@victoriaangel3078]

I’m so so proud of Mykayla❤️ been watching and supporting her for years! She took these unfortunate results with such grace, a beautiful soul

[@aleciadawn2732]

She’s amazing!

[@J.A.NGUYEN]

Such a queen, will forever be remembered as being an AMAZING gymnast ❤️

[@cindylake7193]

MyKayla remember YOU are one of the best gymnast in the USA! Only four others are at your level. Great job!!

[@elidifletcher3235]

We LOVE you Skinner!! You should have been there for the whole games. Great team spirit and a great fight. You are very inspirational. That's the spirit!

[@phyllisgoodhart158]

I appreciate that she acknowledged the pressure and feeling like she couldn’t keep going but she did and didn’t quit during the competition. Very gracious young woman and should be the one praised

[@bannockmuncher]

Your heart just breaks right along side them. All the work, time and effort. Can't help but be proud.

[@rivkahmiri513]

I have so much respect for her. I didn't even see the event and she is so articulate and so beautiful in her attitude. you go Mykayla! You are an Olympian and always will be one and that is a major accomplishment!

[@emmaklein10]

loved this interview. so many things were out of her control but she showed so much heart pushing through and doing her best. I loved watching her so much and my heart breaks for her. she’s a fighter for sure.

[@nataliab.722]

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU MYK! ❤️✨

[@marmota1425]

Well. Next olympics are coming in three years from now, not four as usual. MyKayla could definitely take advantage of this short-period-preparation to make a comeback for the 2024 olympics as gabby and Aly did. This three - year-period-preparation is a once in a lifetime opportunity every gymnast should take advantage of

[@reversethatvideo8813]

Gymnast typically retire quite early. Only a few are able to make it past that early mid-twenties or even mid. I definitely hope MyKayla would come back, but your body really does some weird stuff when you do gymnasts for too long. MyKayla does some explaining in her video about being a gymnast for 19 years does to her body, and even her in this video, saying her and Simone’s body are broken.

[@megannapod30]

I would love if she came back, but she'll be 27-28 by the time the next games happen and that's definitely on the older side.

[@MsEmzRox]

This is already a comeback, she was a 2016 alternate and she was meant to have surgery on her foot so although it would be amazing I wouldn't count on it

[@Janellabelle]

Oh no baby. Shes not ever, EVER going to another Olympics. THIS was her comeback run.

[@kayemma443]

She has such a positive attitude despite what had to feel absolutely crushing. I hope she knows that she continues to inspire young women and girls around the world

[@katekramer7679]

She didn't "fail to qualify for the Olympics". She failed to qualify for *event finals*.

[@Appaddict01]

She actually did qualify to VT finals in 4th. But, she got two countried out of event finals.

[@superwoman6413]

Does she not get the place back if Simone does not make it?

[@Ash_xoxo]

@@superwoman6413 that's what I was thinking!

[@Appaddict01]

Super Woman Yes.

[@superwoman6413]

@@Appaddict01 thanks, then let's wait and see

[@wolfsongmoondancer1428]

With her golden mentality an attitude as a teamplayer, she's a true Olympian. A treat to watch,. So is the interviewer...😋

[@shalinnsilkwood6766]

Although my heart breaks for Simone, it’s now NOT over for you, MyKayla! So excited to see you vault!

[@jenniferallen5127]

This girl has alot of class to go out like a champion and to be so positive about her team you said alot of great things thank you love ya

[@katekramer7679]

Great interview. Seriously, give this guy all the interviews.

[@judiebb5106]

They are lovely girls. I can't imagine what it has been like, not only coping with covid but no family there too. I wish them all the best and for them to hug themselves

[@speedstackinggurl]

MYK! I'm screaming, she better go for worlds this year. She's previously sounded REALLY adamant about retiring but this is giving me hope!

[@ashruz_3095]

The 2 per country rule applies still at worlds

[@mione134]

@@ashruz_3095 perhaps someone won't want to go to worlds and Myk will go.

[@ashruz_3095]

@@mione134 yeah, I’m not saying it’s impossible. Just that may make her choose not to.

[@speedstackinggurl]

@@mione134 not wrong! As far as I know Simone and jade aren't eyeing worlds so myk likely wouldn't have much/if any competition that could 2 per country her which makes me hopeful

[@mikegarcia597]

I like how the individuals did better then then ladies on the team 👀

[@kayliegymnast1478]

yes, both of them outscored most of the girls on the team.

[@aurorakulp7049]

i thought that too! as they should!!!

[@veggiebea]

Myk and Jade should have been on the team!

[@raqui174]

Yea I noticed that too

[@anitaknight3915]

I noticed that too. They should've taken Grace's spot probably. They've been getting a lot of deductions for mistakes. I'm sad to see Mykayla's journey end like this.

[@kristannestone1748]

I feel bad for these ladies, with the pandemic and a team member positive for the virus...proud of them for going forward in spite of it all. Just to make the team, and get to their destination, with all the complications, has to be honored.

[@kimjones8824]

Yes yhe changed everthing from wardrobe to bathing cap to hold our hair as we compete. Talk about tying hands to gain an edge. They scared. Even have changed men competing against black womrn. Why do the LGBTQs have their own category to compete against men and women.why only challenge black women or white women. If they dont take the harmones during training their male testoterone takes over. Isn't that CHEATING?

[@bluetickbeagles116]

Love the great job by the interviewer…sincere, interested, energetic. Superb!

[@barbarawilcox182]

She performed beautifully. I'm glad she realizes this and I wish her the best

[@aleciadawn2732]

Watching this now and her telling of how much pressure they were feeling and everything that was happening beyond the scenes, opens my eyes more toward Simone’s situation. I am excited that if Simone chooses not to compete in individuals, MyKayla will likely get to compete one more time for a medal!

[@ericamartin5658]

MyKayla : me and Simone are grandmas Oksana Chusovitina, 46 year old gymnast who has competed in 8 Olympics : 👁 👄 👁

[@XxEvYx]

I'm here just wondering if a part of the mental struggle of Simone Biles is partially because MyKayla wasn't selected. I know it will not be the only thing in her head but seeing Simone posting pictures with MyKayla and MyKayla talking about Simone they seem to be really good friends that truly care for eachother and support eachother. So if you're struggling mentally it's very valuable to have someone like that by your side. So sad that they couldn't perform together. Although the selected team is amazing to offcourse

[@collieist]

Shout out to all Olympians, with or without medal, y'all Champ🏆 👏👏👏👏

[@lisareynolds9734]

Beautiful attitude! So proud of you!!❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️

[@jenniferallen5127]

That guy that interview her was very good at listening and asking quality questions

[@chloepetrosino6257]

Mykayla Skinner is just so positive and genuine. She’s so sincere yet bubbly- LOVE HER

[@lindahowdyshell1278]

So so very proud of what you have accomplished, I am just in awe of all you have done.

[@melbradavis3941]

I love how the team pulled together and won Silver! Especially proud of their support and understanding for Simone Biles!

[@accordingtoangela]

i would watch a syndicated talk show of this guy interviewing. He is very good at his job.

[@ArnoldValentino]

Great on Mykayla not giving up. Just when you think she’s out, they bring her back in and win silver! Congrats! 🎊🍾

[@tiffanykwan7577]

Wow she has such a positive energy and she’s definitely going about this the right way with her mindset. She reached her personal goal of a comeback that was insanely difficult and that in itself is the biggest and best achievement, sure a medal would’ve been great but when you’re looking at what she’s managed to pull off, it almost becomes irrelevant

[@AndiSchneider]

She deserved the silver medal she has now, she earned that and more!

[@brownbronxbaby]

Really Love this Interviewer ! Patient, A Great Listener & Very Compassionate!

[@jonsnows9657]

We love this interviewer 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@luckygardeniasdashboardcon9214]

Yes MyKayla You Are an Olympian and that is saying a lot given the Incredible Depth of Talent here in the USA 🇺🇸 and to Top it off you made the team in-spite of you recently having COVID and having to recover from it which is an Achievement-on it’s own! You Are Awesome and so so Inspiring! You Are Really Incredible we are So So Proud of You! ♥️💙

[@Brittanyknuckles1427]

Girl had the beam routine of her life after devastatingly not qualifying for the event she wanted. If that’s not a seasoned athlete idk what is. She’s amazing I’m so proud of this woman. She deserved so much better than what she was given time and time again and she is resilient. Idk what’s going on with Simone, if she pulls out of competition indefinitely after team finals today, she’s in for vault. I’m praying Simone makes it but you can’t count anyone out ever. Love you mykayla you’re an inspiration

[@ksjackson4718]

I still think she should have been chosen to be on the team.

[@Abbyglitters]

@Meghan I get where you’re coming from but honestly I feel like Myk should have made the team over Grace, their score are very similar however Myk can produce a little higher than she can in my opinion. I think the individual spot should have gone to leanna or Kara. Grace is great! But I believe it much more logical not take her at all. And even tim and nastia eluded to it when they named the team. No one ( people that truly understand the sport and not just fans) realistically thought that she was going to make that team regardless of her being great all round.

[@Abbyglitters]

@Meghan last thing, it’s not always the placement mean you should take someone. This can be seen when they over looked Myk for Rio and took Madison and Gabby.

[@DeepSeas..]

@Meghan I keep seeing you post this same thing, but have you considered that if Grace couldn’t make any finals and that she wouldn’t help the team out that much, she just wasn’t qualified to go? It sucks for her but she’s the one who posted all these fabulous upgrades and then did the easiest routines of the season, barely skating by at trials with no hope of making any individual finals. She just shouldn’t have been there altogether.

[@SkippyJon15]

@@DeepSeas.. I’ve seen quite a few of your comments that I agree with… I personally wanted mykayla on the team (I felt like she had more potential to add to the team total than grace) then I wanted Riley McCusker as the other individual bc she is the USA’s next best bars gymnast after suni at the moment.

[@SkippyJon15]

@Meghan I agree that we had a lot of deserving people, but the discussion does lot need to be just between grace and mykayla. Imo mykayla would’ve added more points to the team than grace, and Riley McCusker is our next best shot at a bars medal behind suni, so she should’ve been the second individual. Grace is amazing but to me it would’ve made more sense to have her as an alternate this time.

[@andrycrisiana]

Mykayla: be proud of your achievements! You placed 11th in the OLYMPICS, ahead of so many world-class gymnasts and you placed 4th within the US contenders. Your numbers don't lie. You did AMAZING.

[@LWC8]

So proud of you MyKayla! Your long fight has not been in vain. Even if you go home without medals, you have proven to the world that it's possible to retire and still make the hardest Olympic team in the world. Sending you love from Singapore!

[@nicolebrown5987]

If Simone, still has the "twisties", Mykayla would be able to do the vault final. It would be awesome to see her in that final.

[@Chloparke]

it would be jade i thought would would do it

[@jilliankaterina8361]

She is doing it!

[@hayleysnider3735]

@@Chloparke Jade already qualified

[@sheagaier7582]

This comment aged well! Myk kicked butt in the vault final :)

[@Lauixy]

Never say never! If anyone can come back again, it's Mykayla Skinner!

[@lorim.1528]

Such a lovely person. Soo glad she got to participate in this Olympics, she’s a wonderful gymnast! Wish you all the best McKayla!!! ❤️❤️

[@michaelross1656]

I love you MyKayla you are a true inspiration. I love how you handle things with grace, class, and positivity.

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Making it to the Olympics is a medal, in my eyes. These athletics have all excelled to the highest in their sport. Years of training, numerous hours of pratice. Stand up for all these athletics 🙆‍♂️

[@cmrogers05]

Amen👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rebeccabottomley]

Not all Olympians take home a medal but yet their achievements are something we can all be proud to share. Mykala Skinner is a hero who has shown you can step away from a sport and then come back to achieve your goal. #inspiration

[@PthaloGreen2]

Life goes on. I feel bad for her but... That's the chance you take when you shoot for the brass ring. I hope she can shift focus to the rest of her life now. Sigh. This is what I hate about the Olympics is how it sucks for some people.

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

I just stumbled on this. I have no idea who MyKala is, but after hearing this interview, and her sunny, positive attitude I just want to be her best friend!!

[@emmylou9459]

Check out her you tube channel she’s awesome

[@zzkeokizz]

MyKayla is such a positive force. She should hold her head high. None of us could do what she did.

[@snowfall7503]

Please make a comeback, Mykayla! Only 24!

[@patsk8872]

Maybe if she didn't have her foot problem. But no. The pain she had to endure with her shockwave therapy and/or surgery, there's no way she's doing that. She's done with it and I don't blame her. Imagine another 4 years of pain just to have Tom or the next person screw you over yet again.

[@dumbesthmong]

We are so proud of you… you were amazing to watch!

[@erinfrey1634]

I absolutely love this girl as she has the most beautiful soul. Most people would not be able to deal with all the adversity and unfair treatment she has faced with such a positive attitude. She is so young and so full of promise and with an outlook like this, she has an absolutely incredible life ahead of her. I wish and pray for all the best for her.

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Man what a difference a week makes. Congratulations silver medalist!

[@ainelawlor5755]

Mykayla be proud of your self and SIMONE is a great leader and friend x

[@p.sherman3158]

McKayla you are amazing. So many good things are coming your way girl. 🙏🏻

[@kaylee1127]

What a great career shes has. Proud of everything she’s done!❤️

[@kenobiswift]

So proud of you Myk!!! (This was such a great interview and interviewer! He did such a great job.)

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

Absolute heavenly beauty. That hair! Her smile!🌹🥰 Her spirit is awesome 😊. I hope that she gets the response when she lands back in America that she deserves!

[@jotheskier6462]

Wonderful interview.. great interviewer!

[@ajimenez1719ify]

So proud of this young lady (or gymnastics grandma lol). I'll be honest with you, I haven't always been a fan of Mykayla but over the last year I have watched her KZbin videos and saw just how hard she worked and how much she had improved. I don't think you could find someone who wanted this more than Mykayla Skinner. After seeing all that, I am now one of her biggest fans!

[@terrilister3219]

Myk you have so much class and are such a beautiful woman inside and out! You are amazing! I’m so happy for you getting to perform again. You have treated gymnastics so much better than you have been treated.

[@jamj4u]

Mykala was robbed. She was treated horribly by the USGA.

[@justlina2769]

Maybe she shouldn't have badmouthed Marta Karolyi, who still wields much influence, in a widely watched documentary about what it takes to get to the Olympics in gymnastics. Although the team was chosen for logical reasons in any regard. And hindsight of course isn't a part of that.

[@Condorcet2011]

She lacks humility, is cocky and not the strongest gymnast (compared to her peers). She is very talented but you have to accept there are better gymnasts than her.

[@ashruz_3095]

@@Condorcet2011 she out scored half the team. Stop.

[@p.sherman3158]

@@Condorcet2011 That girl is not cocky. At all.

[@agriff1022]

I felt so bad for her but she did great and we know she did her best. I dont agree with the 2 person per event rule and they should have had 5 people instead of 4 like usual.

[@reversethatvideo8813]

It was, ironically, petitioned by the Americans. I think in the 2000 Olympics, the Romanian team dominated the podium and the Americans felt it was unfair. Definitely stupid rule, the best should compete against the best, that’s what the Olympics are for. But, it’s ironic that Americans wanted this rule in the first place.

[@annahayden]

@@reversethatvideo8813 actually the Americans were not the first or only country that advocated for this rule change. I believe all competing countries took a vote many years before 2000 due to podium domination by several different countries. The majority voted for the 2 per country rule, and it’s been implemented ever since. Makes no sense to keep the rule with the new distinction between team and individual competitors though. Even if they want the two per country rule to stay in place, it should not apply to individual competitors during qualifications to keep things the most fair they can be. Feel terrible for Myk. Loved her performance, it’s a shame she was basically set up to fail by USAG.

[@reversethatvideo8813]

@@annahayden Americans were definitely one of the first or most supported of the petition. But yeah, MyKayla did amazing.

[@annahayden]

@@reversethatvideo8813 No actually, Americans did not put forward the rule change and weren’t one of the first to publicly support it. They just voted to implement said rule change along with many other countries. Common misconception though! Still ironic they voted for it, but my issue isn’t really with that rule in particular because I do understand it. My issue is how it’s applied to individual athletes. Having the rule implemented during qualifications too (and not just the event finals for who can medal) specifically for athletes competing as individuals makes no sense to me. It doesn’t allow these athletes competing as individuals to really get a full chance to compete at the olympics if they qualify for certain finals and then get two-per-countried because they only get to participate in qualifying (upsetting because even those that don’t qualify for any event finals that are on the team get to actually compete later on regardless). Sucks though, I so wanted to see Myk in the vault final and I really wish her journey would have ended on a better note. She’s a lovely gymnast and has worked hard for it. I feel the same way about several of the Russian gymnasts. It’s a shame they got two-per-countried on so many events.

[@annahayden]

@@AshleyKarys ??? The rule change occurred in 1976 at the Montreal games. The US was not the first, main, or only push behind the rule change. This was even prior to Russian/Soviet podium domination. Russia was actually a big driving force (at least publicly) behind the rule change, although the majority of the countries competing in the games voted for the rule change. This was something that happened long before the 1996 or 2000 games and the US was not the biggest or first advocate for the rule. You can look up when the two-per-country rule was implemented online and the date should come up along with the articles explaining why it happened and who supported it. It was an attempt to give smaller and less financially wealthy countries a chance to medal and it happened in 1976. It’s a common misconception but please don’t spread false info around if you can help it in the future. The info is easily found online so you can check it out and get the facts :)

[@westonding8953]

She is an Olympian and will have that for a lifetime!

[@Lilyofthenorthtutorials]

Can’t believe or understand how or why she or Jade didn’t get to represent USA in a team final, their floor and vault would have made the difference in qualifying avoiding them to finish on 2nd place. But the logic behind the decisions for team USA always a question isn’t it.

[@Chels-fz5uq]

Regarding jade….the public were bashing her and she was discouraged from competing all around at trials and attempting to make the four man team…basically she was bullied into accepting the World Cup-qualified individual position and to give up a shot at the team

[@marisanixon4318]

If you’re meaning for the Olympics its because they were competing under individual, they weren’t on the team!! So they only got to compete if they qualified!!

[@jilliankaterina8361]

They weren't on the team so they could not have competed in those events. Olympic rule.

[@duranca]

@@Chels-fz5uq Jade Carey was my choice for the 4th spot. Given what we faced, with Simone dropping out, and given that everyone was saying that we needed someone with vault and floor high scores (not necessarily all around) then Jade was the right person for the fourth spot. And, look who qualified for both floor and vault! She was totally bullied online for considering Tom's option to try out for the team. People can be so ugly.

[@meganrodriguez815]

Whos here after they announced that simone withdrew from vault finals and Mykayla is now taking her place. I'm so happy for Mykayla!!! seeing this video her saying her olympics is over, God said SIKE!!! SURPRISE SHAWTY

[@HontasFarmer80]

The conspiratorial part of me wonders if Simone has not, given her situation, chosen to not compete precisely so the other teammates could shine. She's been to one Olympics and won so much. It makes me wonder if this is not a plan.

[@1ACL]

That's what I think, too!

[@pattyolson3842]

I'm so proud of you Mykalya!