Posted on Aug 1, 2021
U.S. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Medals In An Event She Didn't Expect To Compete In
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U.S. gymnast MyKayla Skinner has won a silver medal in the individual gymnastics final for the vault – a competition she wasn't expecting to take part in at the Tokyo Olympics.
Skinner, 24, was tapped to compete in the vault after Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast in the world, withdrew from the competition to focus on her mental health.
"I dedicate this medal to Simone. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for her," she said. "I told her I would be doing this one for her. She said, 'don't do it for me, do it for yourself', so technically it's for all of us."
Rebeca Andrade of Brazil took the gold medal, and Yeo Seojeong of South Korea took bronze.
U.S. gymnast MyKayla Skinner has won a silver medal in the individual gymnastics final for the vault – a competition she wasn't expecting to take part in at the Tokyo Olympics.
Skinner, 24, was tapped to compete in the vault after Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast in the world, withdrew from the competition to focus on her mental health.
"I dedicate this medal to Simone. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for her," she said. "I told her I would be doing this one for her. She said, 'don't do it for me, do it for yourself', so technically it's for all of us."
Rebeca Andrade of Brazil took the gold medal, and Yeo Seojeong of South Korea took bronze.
U.S. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Medals In An Event She Didn't Expect To Compete In
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