Reflecting On My Experience at Olympic Prelims

[@coorrupted]

"My career is over" - little did you know a few days later you'd be an olympix silver medallist! so proud of you!

[@mingming9604]

"So sad... Last meet"...Mykayla at the Olympics Trials :)

[@CCRoxtar]

Lesson to learn from this: Don't give up in the dark before the dawn!

[@JCbeMe]

"I don't know if I should stay a week to just practice vault." Well thank the stars you did haha

[@dunktheball]

I wonder if she left if they would have flown her back again. lol. I assume yes because the alternative would have been nobody else being able to compete vault since nobody else from the US qualified. Although, then again, maybe covid protocols would have been such that it would have been impossible

[@WickedlyMe328]

She talked about leaving after team finals and that’s when stuff happened with Simone. She got a phone call about staying incase she was needed.

[@WickedlyMe328]

@@dunktheball I think once they left the Olympic bubble, they weren’t permitted back in. Some athletes left the said bubble to explore and were sent back home.

[@lisam8024]

@@WickedlyMe328 they weren't staying in the Olympic Village. I don't think they stayed there at all. They stayed in two different hotels there, left one and went right to the other one. They weren't staying with all the other athletes because of covid. I've never heard of an athlete being sent home because they went to explore.

[@lisam8024]

That's not what happened. She only had 48 hours to be able to stay there after she was done and then she would've had to go home. Simone getting the twisties and withdrawing from all those events happened while she was still there. She was told to stay in case they needed her for vault finals, which they did obviously. That is how she still ended up being there and being able to compete in vault and winning the silver medal there.

[@vanillamarshmallow]

I literally cried for her when she won her silver medal I'm so happy for her I've never been so proud of a stranger lol

[@sofiacanibe7537]

Same 🥺

[@jamiezoe7663]

ME TOO!!😢 I was so happy

[@kalik5665]

Same

[@jonasharmer2357]

If you’re reading this it means the International Olympic Committee hasn’t blocked the video again lol 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@uhmidkbruh]

Lol

[@SuAva]

I was wondering why the reupload haha

[@makennadrake8463]

Haha thanks Jonas! I’ve already watched this but I don’t Mind watching it again!

[@JoMomma]

Your wife is an inspiration ❣️

[@danag3757]

What did they take issue with??? As I recall she didn't really have any footage of the meet but your Instagram post made it sound like they flagged the whole thing?!? I hope this one stays up! I can't wait for part 3 :)

[@TheTrainedFerret]

I woke up early on the east coast, watched vault finals live, and teared up when you won silver!! 🥈 I’m so proud of you! 👏🏻

[@makennadrake8463]

Same!! I’m so proud of her

[@gabbya7394]

Me too!!!! I took a nap after 😂😂😂

[@Griffw06]

@@gabbya7394 I only got 4 hours of sleep before watched it and then went on with my day

[@tripleab8026]

@@Griffw06 same lmao

[@Hannahbug523]

I did too! Went back to sleep after but I had to be up for it!

[@HannahBMann]

Honorary publicist award goes to Jonas for dealing with the red tape of posting this video--again! Glad you guys are gonna keep us around for what's to come! xo

[@jayenga22]

I can't wait for the next vlog where she shows us her silver medal hopefully! It'll be great to hear her thoughts on getting called back to go compete on vault after thinking it was all over. That is quite the roller coaster of emotions to go from thinking it's all over to medaling on the vault!

[@mochibear8933]

Your journey never was a straight line, seems rather fitting it ended with you getting another chance & getting your medal! Congratulations MyKayla 🥰

[@adox471]

how the tables turn!!! CONGRATS MYK YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!! love from scotland :)

[@MaddieLuvsDanny24]

it’s so weird (in the best way) watching this re-upload knowing now that she did go home with a SILVER MEDAL ON VAULT. so proud of you mykayla!!!

[@kaylee1127]

Thank you for reuploading this Jonas!! Super proud of MyKayla and what she’s done this Olympics!!❤️🙌

[@jennyvezina4551]

Ok for a minute I thought I was loosing my mind as I knew I had already seen this......I just didn't realize it had been removed!

[@kaylee1127]

@@jennyvezina4551 ahahaha yes! Apparently it got taken down for copyright at first :(

[@cassieo]

My daughter is 9. She is So Excited for you. “MyKayla won a medal, Mom!!!” We are all proud of you in our house; you definitely went out on a high note! Thanks for sharing the medal footage for Team. That was so sweet to watch from your perspective in the stands.

[@MsBlushing24]

After following you throughout this journey, I was personally devastated by you not advancing. It didn’t feel like the ending to your career that you deserved. I’m so happy you got the ending that was meant to happen. Now you’re a silver medalist!!! INSANE!!!

[@xodaniee]

Mykayla, I am so proud of you! You always said god has a plan. I could only imagine the heart break of not making finals, but when I heard you were stepping in for vault, I prayed you would have your shot, and he surely showed you his plan!! CONGRATS on getting a medal and showing the world how amazing you truly are!! I cried a little watching you get your medal, as if I have been on this journey with you lol! Enjoy the time off and to the amazing future ahead of you.

[@Teenie19XX]

I’m so glad you stayed & got your medal on vault Myk 🙏🏼🥈❤️🇺🇸👱🏼‍♀️ I am so happy & proud!! I feel like you’re my sister or my Bestie, lol! I was screaming and crying!!! I’m praying you make it home safe!!! Love Ya!!

[@annieclark208]

Little did she know!😄 Hands down my favorite part of the gymnastics competition is MyKayla getting a second chance! Congrats🥈!!!

[@pipn586]

"CONGRATULATIONS Mykayla!!!" "YOU DID IT!!!" Love seeing that medal on you. Love your story.

[@mishy460]

God made a way even when at this moment of your vlog you thought it was over. Your faith in Christ and your humility is inspiring ❤️ So proud of you!! You are officially an Olympic medalist 🙌🏻🎉👏🏻🤗

[@alessayoung4943]

What poise and composure you showed in this video. Even when you were down, you made this video for your fans. Fantastic Myk! Thank you and congratulations on your success!!🥈

[@chaiboix]

OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST🤍 When I watched qualifications, I was so proud of you Mykayla. You’re such an inspiration. A day later something was telling me you’re not finished yet. I prayed. I knew you would go home with a medal. You had a rough journey. God was there the whole time. Lots of love!❤️ OLYMPIC GYMNAST AND MEDALIST FOREVER!♾

[@VeteranNikky26]

You did it girlie you were meant to be there I knew you would come home with a medal god had a plan for you and you trusted the process and now you are an Olympian with a silver medal and no one can take that away from you ever!!!!!

[@vivek27789]

True.. Very True

[@LMFuqua]

The universe finds a way even when you aren't sure there is one.

[@DM-ez4em]

I love my Mykayla Tokyo t-shirt merch and set my alarm for 4:52 am (in New York) to watch her vault!!! I was so f’in pumped that won a silver medal 🥈!! I’m so happy for her and all of her family (Jonas, mom, dad, sister, etc) what a proud moment for her and USA 🇺🇸 😘😘😘😘😘😘 God works in mysterious ways 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 P.S. I got to watch her previous video before they took it down. I’m one of the lucky ones 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🤍💙🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🥈🥈🥈

[@natemr4482]

I live in Connecticut 😃

[@Soulfulcottage]

So sweet to hear all your feelings from the perspective of here in the future. Congrats, girl!

[@wilsonwu9731]

So proud of you Myk, your performance on vault was absolutely phenomenal and I’m so glad and proud that all your hard work, planning, and dedication has finally culminated in you achieving your Olympic dream! You’re truly inspirational, and I hope for the best for your gymnastics and professional future!

[@Crose8587]

So crazy watching this video knowing what happened in the end! 🤗 Love you Myk! I knew you were going to come home with a medal! You worked extremely hard and no one deserves it more! ♥️

[@djj6069]

Winning that vault medal could not have gone to a better person. I was happy when she won that medal. It’s nice to see hard work as dedication does pay off. I can’t wait for the next video.

[@MarissaM312]

So freaking proud of you!!!! Olympic Games and Silver Medal 🥈 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OhHeyyItsJay]

So incredibly proud of you. No one can take this away from you!!! You have held your head so high and kept the faith. You deserve the world! Enjoy the tour, then really enjoy retirement.

[@ashleynoelle1632]

I love the new intro! And congrats to myk I feel like after watching her so much on here i got so invested in her. I really cared and was so happy when she had her highs and and so so sad when she had her lows. Im so glad to see her come home with this medal!! ( even tho in my eyes she deserved gold 😉) I see the hard work and the detication! Love you girl! Forever my favorite gymnast 💗

[@dbstrozier]

I wish I knew about your channel sooner..its fascinating..congratulations on the olympics..so happy for you and all the girls

[@charilettecarol7967]

All the love for Simone but I was so happy you got to compete and take home a medal. 🥈

[@nancynewman1356]

God bless you Myk, Jonas, Melo, your parents, sister and family and all your Coaches. I am just so happy for all of you. You are now the Official Poster Person for Perseverance! Love and good wishes! See you on your tour here in October. First time I ever bought concert or any show tickets and I’m 65, but I spent 250.00 to see you amazing gymnasts.. I still work out several hours a day in dance and gymnastics and your inspiration keeps me going. God bless!

[@sunnyskies4628]

I’m thrilled for you!! I honestly can say vlogging at the Olympics would have been my last thought! Your events, family, friends and focus… that’s all you needed❤️ Congrats again!

[@shannapackard1088]

We are so damn proud of you. We all sat and screamed and all over loud at our house when we saw the Vault Final. So proud of you and so glad you finally got your Olympic moment.

[@davisrunner8881]

Wow, when I see MyKayla's amazing attitude in the face of adversity, and then realize a few days later, she got her opportunity and absolutely NAILED the silver medal, my eyes fill with tears.

[@andrewzheng7246]

You earned every single award and moment! Congrats MyKayla!

[@stepitup25]

Hi Mykayla! There sure were a lot of ups and downs during this Olympics, but every one of you ladies ended on a good note! From you thinking your Olympic experience was over, to medaling on your best event 🥈 Simone competing in the beam final and nailing her routine and medaling. Jordan and Grace finishing strong in team finals. Jade redeeming herself on floor after a disappointing vault final. And Suni winning the all around. Everyone had their moment, and I just love how special this Olympics was for USA women’s gymnastics!

[@crissy7312]

Glad you stayed 😜 & got to do vault 🇺🇸🥈🥳🎉🎈🇺🇸 Appreciate your honesty & your sharing of your faith & Jonas 💓

[@nataliab.722]

A lot of people said it made no sense to bring Mykayla since she didn't have a chance to medal... Well here's your Olympic vault silver medalist!!! 🥈🥺

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

Lol if those dumb haters had picked the team the US would have left with no vault medals

[@Appaddict01]

Ellie If Simone had competed MYK wouldn’t have made finals. She got two per countried like everyone knew she would. The unprecedented Simone situation doesn’t absolve Tom and his missteps in choosing the team. Myk should have been on on the main team.

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

@@Appaddict01 Well I completely agree with you that MyKayla should have been on the main team, no arguments there. But the very hateful part of the gymternet didn't want MyKayla to go to Toyko at all, and considering she placed 11th in AA and has established herself as a top vaulter for years, that would have been pretty insane to leave her home. The people who were saying that were clouded by personal dislike of her though

[@katieo5302]

You are truly an inspiration McKayla!! I have been watching your journey for a while now and it is so cool how you never gave up on your dreams. It just goes to show that anything is possible when you put your mind to it! Attitude is everything when it comes to sports and you have definitely proved yourself to be one of the best gymnasts of all time because of it! So happy you finally got your silver medal! You earned it!

[@haileygallegos4929]

So proud of you for everything you've accomplished! I cried when you got a medal because I'm so freaking proud of you!!!

[@amadeusaddotey4144]

Congratulations to the whole USA gymnastics team you guys were amazing returning to your country with a handful of medals you've made so many people proud awesome job🙏🏾🔥🔥‼️💕💕

[@HeatherBryant22]

So proud of the young lady you are as well as an Olympian with a silver medal. Can not wait to see what you and Jonas have next in life!

[@ceebeecee56]

Congratulations Mykala! Your perseverance is inspiring!

[@deecee7042]

Congratulations Myk!!!! We knew you could do it!!!!

[@beyagonzales]

u r now an olympic medalist! PROUD OF U MYK 🥺🥺🥺

[@heatherwicker9990]

You did nail that beam routine. The scoring was screwy on bars and beam the whole time. I’m glad you stayed and got your medal! Yeah! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈

[@HB-ey2dk]

Omg the scoring on floor and beam seemed brutal to me.

[@karaquigg3684]

I was surprised by a LOT of the scoring.

[@CoffeeLover-mz7bk]

😩 Gymnastics scoring can be SO subjective.

[@leykimayri]

@@HB-ey2dk It was fair and just. Don’t blame the Olympic judges for doing well their jobs, blame the other judges who turn blind eyes on mistakes or don’t know the rules well.

[@HB-ey2dk]

@@leykimayri sorry, I can't figure out where they find 2 points of deduction in a near perfect beam routine with zero wobbles, pointed toes and full flexibility. Especially when you watch "perfect 10" routines of old with wobbles lol.

[@hannahgrace7783]

Mykayla you have been such an inspiration to me! You have worked soooo hard and got the THE OLYMPICS! And mentally and physically you have overcame so much and now you are an Olympic silver medalist! I love how even when you were sad about the outcome of the qualifying, you remembered that God loves you! And that will always be true! ❤️❤️ Thanks for being amazing and for filming for us throughout your Olympic journey!

[@stephaniepolakoff8085]

YOU KILLED IT MYK! YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD! YOU HAVE COME SO FAR, WE LOVE YOU🥰❤️

[@danaricketts8970]

Thanks for explaining about the video. I saw it but didn't have time to watch; then I tried to find it again and I couldn't find it. I am glad that you were able to stay positive. Your family must have been very convincing and supportive. I have been upset that you were not put on the team. Even though you should have been scored higher on floor and beam in prelims, your scores still proved that USAG really did blow it. Then the two per country rule kept you out of the finals. Here you were, 4th overall in vault, and 10th overall in All-around, and you are "ruled" out of everything. Then Simone has a terrible situation and pulls out. You made the most of your last chance, and came away with a medal. I don't know how you could be more deserving. It's been a wild journey and I am thrilled that things finally broke your way.

[@darcy62]

So proud of you! I started watching your gymnastics before Rio and it was heartbreaking you didn’t make the team. It is amazing that you made the team this olympics even after having covid and pneumonia less than a year ago. You are an inspiration and you deserve this success so much 🥰

[@kaleimaile]

The trials you have gone through has made you stronger, MyKayla! I am so PROUD of you!!!! Congrats on your silver medal!

[@kassandraahuero7962]

After watching you work hard for a year I'm so proud of your Olympic journey to a silver medal I cried when you won silver so very happy for you! In my opinion you deserved gold but the judges were brutal toward Americans this Olympics I have loved watching every video you got me through covid I plan on watching you from now on your my hero!💓

[@cjrose2684]

Such a role model to many young ladies that have a dream!! Me and my daughter watch every video and have been your biggest fan! Love you Myk

[@catrinac.8948]

it's so crazy how much things changed in the next few days for her. if you told the Myk after prelims that she got to compete in vault finals AND get a silver medal, she'd probably think you're crazy. so so so happy to have followed you on this journey!!

[@maggiehoup2058]

Congrats Myk!!! You’re an Olympic silver medalist! I’m so proud of you!!!❤️👑

[@河粉-k1h]

“My gymnastics career is over”😂😂😂

[@stevendiaz7633]

Congrats loved the medal. Love the VLOGS you inspire me.

[@angelinalion2985]

Saying how proud I am of you is an understatement. There is so much I want to say that idk where to Start. Let me keep this short; I followed your career since 2016 and I am so so happy that Justice prevailed. Love you and you inspire me so much 🙏. Oh and I hope that this video isn't deleted again sigh.....

[@micahelliott8929]

Honestly, I was crying so hard watching the medal ceremony! It’s so amazing to see how far you’ve come these past years and how you’ve matured in the sport!

[@makeupqueen130]

I'm so proud of you Mckayla your hard work has paid off. Congratulations what an amazing woman!

[@ProudNonni]

It broke my heart when you thought your Olympic dream had ended. While the circumstances weren't ideal, I am glad you were able to get your moment to shine and get your medal. You really were spectacular! I do wish Simone had had a better experience, but things worked out for everyone in the end, just not how people expected. But what happened with all the adversity is that the rest of you ladies rose to the top as champions do! Congratulations to you all. The courage, strength, determination, and teamwork you showed made you all champions! Thank you for being shining representatives of the USA. And a PS to Simone...you are a true superstar, not for your athletics, but for your taking a stand, using your voice, and putting yourself first. A medal does not define any of you ladies.

[@katekramer7679]

Yay, part 2 is up! Way to go, MyK!

[@雪梅-g2b]

Congrats Mykayla, Im so proud of you!!! Your hard work and perseverance paid off !

[@robertmckinney1535]

So proud of you and I'm so happy you got a silver medal and that's amazing. We have followed your journey from the highs to the lows and we are just amazed and proud of you. The medal wasn't important but just that you made to the Olympics. We are so proud of you and you have done an excellent job. We are proud that you were able to represent the USA and all of us. Thank you!

[@melowely]

This gives me chills, little did you know. ❤️

[@sarahdomenick9424]

Love watching this back now. Little did she know she’d be going hope as an Olympic silver medalist!! Woohoo so so happy for you Myk❤️

[@j6453]

This is the first time I have ever really seen a bit of the behind the scenes at the Olympics. How amazing for you to share it with us. Thank you. So overwhelmed with happiness for you. Truth is, I always believed in you!!

[@WickedlyMe328]

Congratulations on such an incredible journey, MyKayla!

[@Jleigha]

Watching again to support. Great job out there, Mykayla! I’m so glad this wasn’t the end. Thank you for being genuine about the journey!

[@favflashbacks7532]

so proud of you!! can’t wait for more vlogs ❤️❤️

[@gk2744]

So proud of you mykayla! I’m so happy you got to bring a medal home ❤️ you deserved it most

[@laurelsmith23]

So proud of you Myk!! Love you and can't wait to see you in San Antonio!! :)

[@kirstenmatthews5334]

I honestly shed a tear after prelims and then cried a few more hearing you were back in vault finals and then watching you win silver on vault. All of this was done with me wearing my Team MyKayla hoodie. You’re a rockstar. Congratulations. 💕

[@gc5808]

That’s absolutely insane that you were about to go home after Team Finals.. I got chills. The universe puts you where you need to be🤯

[@SeriouslyServin]

AHH I’m so happy for youuuu! And thank you Jonas for the reupload👏

[@0oKAYMULAHo0]

Tearing up for someone I don’t know it’s not something I’m use too. I can just relate to your story so much. I am sooo happy to see you FINALLY WINNING! I know you have worked incredibly hard, it feels good to see you reap your blessings!

[@GloriaOBrien-Stuntwoman]

It's wonderful that this wasn't the end! I believed you'd get the chance and get a medal and I'm so thrilled for you! Glad you stayed!

[@Lucy-fy5bi]

You killed it. I’m so proud and happy for you I was rooting for you the whole time. Congratulations for silver!!!!!

[@Princess-nj8et]

I'm so proud of you Myk!!!! You inspired us in so many ways ❤️

[@sophier5508]

I am so happy that you decided to stay one more week, I am just thrilled, silver medalist on vault is an outstanding achievement, all the best for the rest of the journey, the gym tour, Utah and everything :)

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

Watching this knowing how things actually turned out is so much better. I'm so glad you got a better ending to your elite gymnastics story

[@chloerignall8475]

Congrats on your silver for vault. You are an incredible gymnast and extremely inspirational. I really look up to all of the USA and UK gymnasts at the Olympics

[@jukio02]

Yay!!! I was about to watch last weeks video, but it vanished! I'm glad it's back.

[@333JPF333]

You did it Myk! Congratulations on winning silver. 🥈

[@Bella-yl3po]

Congrats I am so happy for you!! I am so glad that I was able to be a part of your journey! McKayla you are a huge inspiration to me! Thank you for showing me that you would always try and achieve your dream and it just may come true. Thank you

[@jenhixon3125]

Congratulations. So proud of you!

[@rosariodelpedregalcastro5985]

Your message is it just SO POWERFUL, LOVE YOU MYK!!

[@buddysgirl3305]

Watching this and knowing how it all turned out is just......AMAZING. I do wish you had gotten Gold. You out of all of them, deserved it, but so super happy you got Silver and now have an Olympic medal!!

[@Biggarou]

Please Committe do not take this down again. This girl deserves to show how far she's come in her journey, and we'd like to see it.

[@justanaznbluefanatic]

Absolutely love the authenticity of these videos and the work that goes to make this happen!!!

[@UrbanCastle]

Thanks for taking us along with you - such a privilege. You gave it everything you had, day in and day out. And congratulations on earning that silver medal. PS. You are always perfectly welcome to change your mind from gymnastics retirement.

[@roseblanche4162]

I watched vault finals and I was screaming when you won that medal, you will always be a champion in our hearts, you are such an inspiration for us.

[@CLTRunningR]

Omg so happy for you! You should be so proud!

[@joecataldo6145]

This back story makes the silver medal performance even better. Full marks!

[@anaraposo6106]

Yay! She did it!!! Way to go MyKayla!!! Kudos to Jonas who uploaded the video again!

[@Lintrovert]

I’m not even American but I am so very very happy for you . Your comeback story has really been an inspiration.

[@traceynaples7572]

So glad you stayed. Another memory added to your Olympic dream. Way to go MyKayla!

[@Emily-im1hu]

When I saw you land your vault during the finals I knew you would medal and I screamed WOO HOO so loud and clapped for you!!!