MyKayla Skinner addresses the disputed judging decisions in Olympic ice dance
Olympian Mykayla Skinner Critiques Ice Dance Judging Mykayla Skinner, a U.S. Olympic medalist in gymnastics, has voiced her concerns regarding the judges’ decision that denied Madison Chock and Evan Bates a gold medal in ice dancing at the recent Winter Olympics. Chock and Bates finished just behind French competitors Laurence Fournier Baudry and Guillaume Cizeron, […]
Sports Newsletter: SCOTUS to consider ‘Save Women’s Sports’ case, MyKayla Skinner joins the effort
Welcome to the Sports Huddle Newsletter Past and purpose – Olympic gymnast Mikayla Skinner recently opened up about her disagreements with former teammate Simone Biles and shared reasons for her involvement in the Save Women’s Sports movement. It’s a complicated issue, I think, that touches on both personal and broader societal concerns. A high-stakes gamble […]
MyKayla Skinner discusses the troubling aftermath of her conflict with Simone Biles
Mikayla Skinner was part of Team USA’s silver medal win in women’s gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics, stepping up when Simone Biles had to withdraw due to an injury. However, by the time of last summer’s Paris Games, she found herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. On July 3, Skinner shared a […]
MyKayla Skinner discusses ‘Saving Women’s Sports’ following her disagreement with Simone Biles
Skinner’s Journey from Olympic Silver to Advocacy Mikayla Skinner played a crucial role in helping Team USA secure a silver medal in women’s gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics after Simone Biles withdrew due to an injury. However, by the time of the Paris Games, she found herself facing harsh criticism from fans of USA Gymnastics. […]
MyKayla Skinner and Nancy Hogshead become part of XX-XY Athletics brand
Former Olympians Partner with Activist Brand Mykayla Skinner and Nancy Hogshead, both former U.S. Olympic athletes, have signed on with XX-XY Athletics, a brand focused on advocating for the protection of women’s sports from biologically male athletes who identify as transgender. This decision aligns with their mission in sports activism. Skinner, who secured a silver […]
Simone Biles faced bullying allegations from former teammate MyKayla Skinner.
Mykayla Skinner recently entered the conversation, aiming some serious accusations toward her former teammate Simone Biles. Skinner, at 28 years old, claimed Biles bullied her, which is quite the explosive claim, especially after a group of 11 Olympic medalists recently apologized to Riley Gaines for comments tied to a heated social media debate about transgender […]
Suni Lee still fuming over MyKayla Skinner’s Olympic comments
Suni Lee is still not happy about comments from former Olympic gymnastics teammate Mikayla Skinner. In July, before the Olympics, Skinner asked about the depth and work ethic of the women's gymnastics team beyond Simone Biles. Lee revealed the comments still sting. In an interview with Glamor magazine. Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee graces the […]
MyKayla Skinner’s husband says he’s ‘proud’ of wife’s handling of feud with Simone Biles: ‘Strongest person’
As Mikayla Skinner continues to be embroiled in controversy on social media over past comments she made about the USA Gymnastics team, her husband is showing her support. The retired gymnast, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has been at the center of controversy for her criticism of the current USA Gymnastics […]
MyKayla Skinner’s husband defends her amid Simone Biles flap
Mikayla Skinner is supporting her husband amid his scandal with American gymnast Simone Biles. Skinner has been at the centre of a dispute with Biles since criticising the US team’s lack of “work ethic” ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Biles then appeared to slam Skinner in a social media post after USA Gymnastics won the […]
MyKayla Skinner makes plea to Simone Biles after Olympics spat fuels ‘death threats’
An emotional Mikayla Skinner pleaded with Simone Biles to tell her social media followers to stop the hateful attacks she and her family have been subjected to after past critical comments came to light. Skinner, an Olympic silver medalist who competed against Biles at the Tokyo Olympics, addressed the seven-time gold medalist directly in a […]