Skill upgrades, plan after the Olympics, and other questions answered!

[@taskeenvally3094]

Who else is here after her silver medal ! All the hard work paid off ! Question for the next QNA : how did you celebrate the silver medal? Love you Myk!

[@smartskater11]

I have two questions!! Who are you closest with from elite? Do you talk to anyone who have stopped elite like Kyla, Maddie, Ragan, and Maggie? What is it also like to be competing for college but now against some of the gymnasts you were on the national team with (like the above, Kyla, Maddie, etc)? Do you guys hang out when you see each other at meets now (like Nationals etc)? What was it like when you saw Elizabeth Price win her national title on bars especially since she was doing her rotations with Utah at the time?

[@tshimangadzomavhungu3563]

I love how she answered so the questions so openly and freely

[@2011gymcoach]

What a good senior year to chose to defer....

[@janegoldy6385]

Seeing a triple double dismount from bars would be really neat.

[@jordanhaddock8690]

Funny running into u here 😂😂

[@dinhchristine25]

I was a former gymnast and competitive cheerleader. After leaving sports when I was 22, I started training for American Ninja Warrior. Having that background really helps with my training now and it’s tons of fun! I hope you can find a ninja gum by you, best of luck in your journey to Tokyo!

[@annie8425]

What gymnast did you look up to the most when you were younger? 😊 And I would love to see a leo collection video!

[@mingming9604]

Please do the triple double dismount before you stop gymnastics! we all want to see it! ;) Also hoping you will perform the first cheng in NCAA!

[@nicolobirocchi9786]

Q&A: a question for mykayla and a question for jona ehm... Jonas 😏😏 for mykayla: what was the most scary moment of your gymnastics career? Very often great athletes go into crisis because of various fears, injuries, bad falls or lack of self-confidence and get to freeze mentally destroying their careers. How did you solve them? For Jonas: there are so many great technical difficulties that Mykayla performs. does any of these scare you or makes you anxious when you see her perform it? Greetings from Italy

[@jillypooh77]

I love you makayla you are such a big influence and you make me more confident about gymnastics

[@vanessaabuabara8309]

With this pandemic happening, how are you able to train or has your area not been on lockdown?

[@nevadaking1320]

2 questions: Which 3 do you want to see go with you to Tokyo? Most elite could go and it would be an amazing team, but which combo of gymnasts would be the strongest and compliment your skills? Also, is the postponement changing your plans? You’re amazing!

[@nancynewman1356]

I remember Worlds 2014 too. It was awesome. Still hoping the Olympics aren’t cancelled. Keep up the good work.

[@ragansmithgymnastics7782]

just wondering, How is the coronavirus affecting you training?

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

RaganSmith Gymnastics Great question! I was wondering the same thing.

[@LuckyCharms385]

Thank you for your honesty with your answers!

[@andrycrisiana]

Looking at the footage from 14 Worlds your bun hairstyle looked so good and elegant on you!

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Loved it when the “My Name is Jonas” graphic came on the screen!

[@Elong.]

Has Jonas tried gymnastics? Back tuck, v-ups, rope climb etc

[@KandeShack]

When the first thing that you mentioned regarding injuries was back fractures I could really relate. I started gymnastics when I was 3, continued for 17 years then was on the US Freestyle Ski Team so my back is so ruined. 5 fractured vertebrae, scoliosis, slipped disks and chronic pain😔 Back in the day we were tumbling on nothing more than a mat...not the bouncy floor there is now. Take care of yourself and praying the Olympics are a go in the midst of pandemic! God Bless you both🙏🏻

[@enchantedella6495]

Who was your favorite gymnast growing up and the first gymnast/gymnastics competition you remember watching on TV?

[@thegutlesswarrior9488]

I bet she's glad she deferred her senior year since the 2020 seniors didn't even get to do senior night this season 😭😭😭😭.. my heart breaks for all the seniors and IMHO I hope those who haven't announced their retirement will be able to come back to compete as a red shirt!

[@realestatebydeanna1]

Good luck girl we’re all rooting for you!

[@krispalm4050]

If the Olympics get postponed until next year, do you plan to keep training elite?

[@rugbyplayer9100]

Kris Palm unfortunately, I doubt they’ll be postponed. They’ll most likely be cancelled. I think the last time the Olympics were cancelled was during ww2

[@roanjorna4698]

@@rugbyplayer9100I think they would be postponed to next year since a pandemic brings much more certainty than a world war. A vaccine is highly expected to be present next year and world breakouts most likely would have peaked. Let's hope next year will be the year.

[@mjamitche5245]

@@roanjorna4698 I hope so, but I think its hard to reschedule an entire summer Olympics.

[@jojox9791]

@@roanjorna4698 no vaccine when humans can't build immunities. They have been trying since they patented it in 2014

[@jojox9791]

@@mjamitche5245 I think you're right

[@andrycrisiana]

Very good looking couple! Wishing Myk the best of luck.

[@braindrain7575]

A couple years ago you were training a yurchenko half-on two and a half out onto the pit. Were you ever at a point where you could land and compete that?

[@klw8173]

Have you ever thought about trying freestyle aerial skiing? The training facility in park city is fantastic and you could probably get to Olympic or World Cup level in a few years.

[@abbyizaks5670]

you are actually my favorite gymnast and i do gymnastics too!!!

[@leticiarodriguez6317]

Are you still rooting for Tokyo 2021? Will you go back to Uni next semester? What are you going to do with this change?

[@isabella4793]

Q&A: 1) Is the coronavirus affecting your training? 2) Who are some of your friends in your gym? Love u 😊😘

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Thanks for posting part two of the Q&A! 🤗

[@mollydempsey3531]

Can you give us a journey of your story as a couple? I know you answered a question about it before but some more details? Wishing you both best of luck in your journeys btw

[@LJ13222]

Now that Tokyo 2020 is officially postponed to 2021, will you still train? How will this affect your my senior year being deferred?

[@abbyizaks5670]

you are such an inspiration to me

[@maryodwayne3796]

My question is for Joenis, how often do you workout, what kind of workouts do you do, and is it odd to compare or keep up with Myk's vigorous workout and training schedule?

[@rosieelizabeth3002]

will you do a haul of all the usa gear you get if you make the team?

[@fragilefleur]

can you slow speed the skills you are working on? They move so fast that it's hard to appreciate what all is happening at full speed! You rock!

[@caralinke4829]

Are you still going to try for the Olympic Games even though they are postponed. And if so are going to go back to the U

[@Mary-bq3du]

Q&A question I’ve done gymnastics for eight years and I have had to quit 2 of those years from injuries. I’ve wanted to do collegiate gymnastics my whole life. I’m also dealing with an injustice that I have to get surgery on and 6 months until I can go back. I’m only about a level 6 and in 8th grade. But it’s always been my dream to be collegiate level. Do have any advice for all of that? Sorry that was a lot

[@mrsauce7972]

Hi mykayla love ur vids 💙 q&a-who do you think is your biggest rival for an Olympic team spot?

[@starlalloyd6168]

How do you deal with your monthly's? Is it hard cause of having cramps during practice or what? You are so pretty!! Good job for your silver medal!!!

[@maryscott5730]

Hi Myk, now that the olympics are postponed are you going to go back to college or keep training for the olympics

[@MissMuppetLover]

Now that the Olympics have been postponed, how will this affect your approach to training the rest of the year since you will now have to peak later?

[@oliviabrochman4512]

Sadly, I don't think they will be postponed. I think the whole thing will be called off. They're trying hard to move it to 2021 but it's been made clear that it's going to be a massive challenge. Pushing it to 2021 will interfere with other sporting events that have already been planned. It's going to cause issues with the broadcasting stations. Since these TV stations have already planned out a filming schedule for the other sports, they can't just cancel those to film an unexpected events like the Olympics. It's not looking good for any of these athletes unfortunately :(

[@MissMuppetLover]

Olivia Brochman I have a hard time believing they will cancel something like the Olympics. The IOC first and foremost wants to make money from the event along with broadcasting companies and sponsors. Not to mention the billions of dollars Japan spent preparing to host. It doesn’t seem like the most likely option since so much money has already been spent. Interfering with other sports already scheduled for next year seems to be the least of their worries at this point. It will be mass chaos on all sides if they cancel. It will be interesting to see how things develop in the next month and how they choose to proceed. Hopefully, for the gymnasts sake if they do postpone they keep the rules the same and host a Worlds in the same year for the new seniors, so that they aren’t cheated out of their international senior debut.

[@oliviabrochman4512]

@@MissMuppetLover At this point, it's hard to know. With so many sporting events taking place next Summer, I don't see how they can fit the games in. Those events also take time and money to plan and they can't just say "sorry, you're cancelled, we need to have the Olympics." It doesn't work like that. Trying to reschedule this whole thing for a year out is going to be a mess. There's making travel arrangements and lodging for the 11,000 plus athletes as well as their coaches, the broadcasters, commentators, judges and everyone else who works to make this happen. I'm not saying it's not going to happen. I'm just saying don't get your hopes up. Of course they don't want to cancel. They care about nothing but money. Which is why the USOC and USAG looked the other way when the female gymnasts were being abused. They'll do everything in their power to make the games happen but I don't see how it will.

[@HelloHi-ik5lx]

hi can you try trampoline gymnastics with another gymnast? I just learned about it and that it’s usually older competitors than artistic gymnastics

[@hi727lol]

What would you do if the Olympics got postponed until next year because of corona? Still train elite or go back to Utah?

[@mrparts]

There is a very high chance that the Olympic Games will be postponed or even cancelled. Have you received any guidance from the US Olympic committee ???

[@ragansmithgymnastics7782]

How do you feel about the olympics being postponed?

[@sportdvds]

Great Video!

[@indakgalak]

Hi McKayla! So are you going to do the triple double dismount on bars since now you have time to train until 2020NE?😍

[@alisonwu6676]

Who was your closest friend in college (NCAA) Who is your closest friend right now

[@klw8173]

What are your favorite leotards: club? Team USA? Utah? Do you still have all of them?

[@mckendraray4341]

If there is anyone I truly feel sorry for right now, it's her. She got robbed in 2016. She took 4th at the Olympic trials, so she should have made that team. But they still chose Gabby over her, who chocked numerous times. Now after trying to make a comeback, this happens. Of course it's sad for Simone but at the end of the day, she's already experienced the Olympics and will get to carry that with her forever. MyKayla has not and she may have has her dream ripped away from her today. I know the other girls are in the same boat but they are still early in their careers. MyKayla is getting older and I think she's ready to be done. I hope she considers trying for 2021 but I think that's going to be a hard decision for her to make since she wants to go back to college.

[@nathanielhalls1893]

More people need to ask this question: Will Mykayla consider trying for worlds 2021 if she doesn’t make the Olympic team? If she goes back to finish her senior year of college, then she could miss only two ish months and then after worlds she could go back to finish college. None of the top athletes would be there because it’s the worlds after the Olympics and she could contend for medals!

[@mi-wz3nq]

Hi if you all make a part 3 this is my question Do you ever miss your friends in Utah and what is the difference if the Olympics was in 2020 and now that the Tokyo Olympics got postponed to 2021?Is it easier to compete in collage or in elite?

[@Utesfan100]

If they postpone the Olympics until next year, would you have the option to defer another year? Could you see yourself competing in both college and elite next year, like Shallon Olsen did this year?

[@mingming9604]

I think NCAA will prob allow deferment. sucks if she would have to finish college two yrs late. But the flip side is we might get to see mykayla's gymnastics for a little longer? Please continue if at all possible!

[@mirandaclifford2023]

Since the olympics are postponed will you try the triple double off bars

[@elisemarie3670]

For everyone who is wondering, Sadly, I think the games are done for until 2024. I know they are trying to move it to 2021 but it's not that simple. Pushing the games to next year is going to interfere with other sporting events that have been planned out for years. Not to mention that the tv stations can't just move their schedules around to film an unexpected event. Then there's getting a country to agree to host it (Tokyo said they won't host if it doesn't take place in 2020) making travel arrangements, hotel stays for judges, broadcasters, families, getting an Olympic village etc. It's sad really. I feel for all of these athletes.

[@mingming9604]

i heard that they are not gonna cancel it. I think tokyo would have a real fit if it gets canceled. I think the most likely scenario is a postponement.

[@elisemarie3670]

@@mingming9604 They don't want to cancel it, you're correct on that one. But they even said that it's not for sure that it's going to be held at another time, only that they are trying. Postponing it for another date is not as simple as taking a rain check on a lunch date with your friends. It takes years to plan for an Olympic games. This is why they are held every four years. They have to get TV stations to agree to film it (that's going to be an issue when they have other agreements with other sporting events) finding a country to host, making travel and stay arrangements for 11,000 athletes, plus their coaches, the judges, the broadcasters, commentators etc. It's going to be a challenge to try and arrange this in less than one year. Tokyo would be pissed about this but they already said that they won't host the games if it goes past 2020. It's also already been announced that next Summer is a no go, due to the fact that there are too many international swimming events during that time. The only thing I can think of is them holding it in early 2021. But there is still the possibility of the coronavirus lingering around. So with that, there is still a possibility that even then it will be unsafe. I'm not saying I know for sure that they won't happen, I'm just saying don't count on it.

[@mingming9604]

@@elisemarie3670 Maybe the best solution is postpone for a year. Cancel 2021 worlds championship competitions for all the events and replace them with the olympics?

[@elisemarie3670]

@@mingming9604 I suppose that's a possibility but there are a lot of other sporting events besides World Championships. Not to mention the other events that come with the other sports besides gymnastics. Like the national swimming meets that I mentioned that are taking place next Summer. Even if there was no swimming, I just don't see how it can possibly be arranged in such short notice. There's so much planning that goes into it. People also don't think about the fact that the sports channels have other commitments that they have already had lined up for quite sometime. They can't just back out of those agreements to film an unexpected Olympic games. Not to mention there's getting all the judges, commentators, broadcasters etc on board as well. It's not impossible to move it next year but it's not going to be easy by any means.

[@haxicle5378]

Omg i hope she goes on ANW

[@katie8887]

Hey Jonas I have a question for you, are your cousins Bella and gabby harmer? If so they were in my gymnastics team! Also MyKayla do you have any stretches to help with the akeleys? I have trouble with mine too! Love ya ❤️

[@jasmineleopard7593]

So if you train all day and it sounds like he “kind of” works.. how do you guys pay your way in life? I can imagine the training and therapy and such alone is super expensive

[@byersfamily138]

Jasmine Leopard he works a highpaying job

[@mollydempsey3531]

Do you think you’d ever continues this channel and start a couple one? Like shawn and Andrew?

[@maryscott5730]

I’m part of the 10%!!!

[@40dougherty]

Mentally, is it harder to be named an alternate for worlds or the olympics or to be left off the team completely? Do you think most other gymnasts would agree with you?

[@AndreMikulec1]

MyKayla, (1) what computer software to do you use, to make your video's animated floor exercise?

[@jessicaresnick9628]

How does the recent decision to postpone the Olympics for a year affect your training, school, life, etc.?

[@katem9943]

If the olympics gets postponed until next year due to the corona virus will you wait around in elite and try make the team or will you go back to your final year of college gymnastics 🤸🏻‍♀️👍🏼

[@wrightanabelle]

I have a question: do you read the comments on your gymnastics videos?

[@akeelah.johnson]

Why did you move to Desert Lights?

[@alessandrosola3354]

Are you planning on competing the Nabieva?

[@brendarodriguez974]

What is the height difference between you two?

[@HelloHi-ik5lx]

you took a leave of absence ... what is support at ur school for that like

[@Constantin9va]

Please do ninja warrior after gym because you are already a ninja. You would murder at that. 😎

[@mayaschor8350]

Do you take supplements? Protein powder, etc?

[@oliviabrochman4512]

Of all the times the world could have gone into a shit storm, it had to be the year of the Olympics. I'm so sorry. For you and all these athletes. I can't imagine what you're going through. 💔

[@madnatty]

If olympics is postponed to 2021, will u keep training?

[@enchantedella6495]

Take a drink every time Mykayla says, super :)

[@corinneschmidt4330]

I like that you mentioned praying before meets. Would you be willing to talk about how being a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has impacted your gymnastics career? Did you ever question or doubt your faith, especially when you were competing with or against people who did not hold the same beliefs? I enjoy your videos and will be praying for all the many athletes whose lives were greatly impacted by the postponement of the Olympics.

[@marthathemilkmaid1689]

Omg pls do American ninja warrior

[@abbyizaks5670]

omg i love u so much

[@kiley12]

THE OLYMPICS ARE POSTPONED

[@eiraremejeene]

Why does he hate country? I thought he looks a bit like Blake Shelton! Haha

[@gracieboomgarden6821]

do u answer

[@valvolineexpress3951]

WHATRE YOU GONNA DO THE OLYMPICS IS CANCELLEDDDDDDDDDDD :((((

[@EJ-dp1kk]

I love her cute toes.