Learn more about MyKayla below. USA Gymnastics announced the replacement on July 30. “Today, after further consultation with medical staff, Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the event finals for vault and the uneven bars,” it read. “She will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether to compete in the finals for floor exercise and balance beam.”
“MyKayla Skinner, who had the fourth-highest score in vault during qualifications, will compete in vault finals for the U.S. alongside [, who finished with the second-highest score,” the statement continued.
So, who is MyKayla? Below are five things to know about Simone’s replacement. MyKayla’s favorite hobbies include jewelry beading and going to the movies with friends — her favorite film is *Twilight*, by the way — and she is also a Mexican food enthusiast. The gymnast was part of the team that won gold at the 2014 World Championships.
Among her other accolades: four gold medals from the 2014 Pan American Championships and two gold medals from the 2014 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships. She announced the news on Instagram, explaining that there were other things she wanted to do professionally. “The Olympics will be my last gymnastics competition before I officially retire,” she wrote, in part. “I’m excited for what’s ahead.
For now I am going to focus on bringing home a medal or two this summer for Team USA. He isn’t a fellow athlete, though. On his social media channels, Jonas has stated that he runs a YouTube channel and manages the sales team for Vivint Smart Home. The gymnast regularly shares snapshots with her husband.
Prior to the Olympics, she and her beau enjoyed a day on the lake.
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