The American former artistic gymnast, Mykayla Skinner, won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and retired on August 1, 2021.

MyKayla Skinner Retiring After Olympics? “Hey everyone! I am so excited to compete in Tokyo in just a few weeks and I’m grateful for all of your support. I wanted to announce I will be going pro and not returning to compete in the NCAA. The Olympics will be my last gymnastics competition before I […] More

The American former artistic gymnast, Mykayla Skinner, won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and retired on August 1, 2021.

MyKayla Skinner is one of the most successful and talented gymnasts in the world today. Over the years, she has built up a reputation within the gymnastics world for her incredible skills and powerful work ethic—but for some reason, that elusive Olympic medal continued to elude her over the years.Finally, in 2021 it seemed that Skinner’s dream was well and truly over—until the impossible happened which saw her long-held dreams suddenly reality. Let’s take a look at the incredible true story of MyKayla Skinner.

MyKayla Skinner of Utah performs her floor exercise during the NCAA Women's Gymnastics National Championship championship round on April 21 at Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO.

Acrobat MyKayla Skinner sent an ardent message to her fans and allies on Sunday in the wake of failing to qualifying for the finals.

Aug. 9, 2019 - Night one of senior women's competition for the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Photo by John Cheng.

Former Ute gymnast MyKayla Skinner at last has her Olympic medal.

MyKayla Skinner is a first-time Olympian and the oldest gymnast of the American women

Oct. 1, 2019 - Women's podium training for the 2019 World Championships at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany. Photos by John Cheng.

Mykayla Skinner of United States poses with her gold medal after winning the Women's event during the 2016 FIG Artistic World Cup at The Emirates Arena on March 12, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.

MyKayla Skinner is an individual Olympic artistic gymnast for the United States heading to Tokyo this summer.

MyKayla Skinner of Utah performs her floor exercise during the NCAA Women's Gymnastics National Championship championship round on April 21 at Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO.

April 15, 2017 - The Super Six Team Final of the 2017 Women's NCAA Gymnastics Championships at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by John Cheng.

MyKayla Skinner, Gilbert, Arizona, in action during the Floor Exercise during the Senior Women Competition at The 2013 P&G Gymnastics Championships, USA Gymnastics' National Championships at the XL,...

MyKayla Skinner was named to Team USA's gymnastics squad as an individual on Sunday

MyKayla Skinner of Utah performs her floor exercise during the NCAA Women's Gymnastics National Championship championship round on April 21 at Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO.

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March 16-17, 2016 - Training for the 2016 Jesolo Trophy taking place March 19-20 in Jesolo, Italy. Photo by Filippo Tomasi.

MyKayla Skinner's Olympics are over because of USA Gymnastics' baffling decisions and a cruel two-per-country rule. It could have been different, D'Arcy Maine writes.

MyKayla Skinner of Utah performs her floor exercise during the NCAA Women's Gymnastics National Championship championship round on April 21 at Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO.

July 27, 2013 - Senior competition at the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Photo by John Cheng.

MyKayla Skinner of Utah performs her floor exercise during the NCAA Women's Gymnastics National Championship championship round on April 21 at Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO.

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Oct. 5, 2014 - USA's Women's Qualification for the 2014 World Championships at Guangxi Gymnasium in Nanning, China. Photo by John Cheng.

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MyKayla Skinner's Olympics journey appears to have come to an abrupt end. The Team USA gymnast received support from fellow Olympians, including teammate Simone Biles.