Setbacks Didn't Stop Gymnast MyKayla Skinner From Pursuing Her Olympic Dreams
After being selected as an alternate for the 2016 Olympics, American gymnast MyKayla Skinner has secured her spot on the 2021 Olympic team and is set to compete in Tokyo beginning later this month.
Gymnast MyKayla Skinner put on a clinic in perseverance when she earned her spot on the 2021 USA Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team. The 24 year old from Arizona had a flourishing NCAA career before deferring her senior year to return to Elite gymnastics for a shot at the Olympics. After a strong performance at the USA Olympic Trials, MyKayla claimed one of two individual spots on the Olympic team, meaning she will compete as an individual instead of on the four-member USA team. MyKayla is eligible to qualify for all individual event finals, including the all-around final and event finals.