MyKayla Skinner

2024 - 7 - 31

Biles vs. Skinner: The Gymnastic Showdown We Didn't See Coming!

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Simone Biles throws shade at MyKayla Skinner after Team USA secures gymnastics gold in the Paris Olympics. Drama unfolds, and the Olympic spirit is challenged!

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been nothing short of exhilarating, especially for Team USA’s gymnastics team, who just claimed the gold medal in the women's team all-around event. Celebrated gymnast Simone Biles basked in the glory as she solidified her status as the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history, raking in her impressive fifth gold medal. A picture-perfect moment for Team USA unfolded, with Biles celebrating along with her teammates in true Olympic spirit. But the drama didn’t end with gold medals and stunning routines; it seems the competitive spirit extended beyond the mat.

Enter MyKayla Skinner, a former teammate of Biles and a three-time world champion who recently shared a post praising the team’s victory. While Skinner basked in the joy of their collective achievement, she couldn’t resist a cheeky jab towards Biles that reignited the friendly rivalry. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Biles responded with a succinct six-word comment that stirred the pot even more. Her retort aimed keenly at Skinner’s previous cutting remarks rattled the gymnastics community and sent social media buzzing. Clearly, the Olympic stage isn’t just for medals but also for a bit of banter.

As the internet exploded with memes and reactions, the level of shade being thrown back and forth between Biles and Skinner showed us that in sports, camaraderie can sometimes be tangled up with competition. The “lazy Olympic champions” remark from Biles triggered a chain of reactions from fans and commentators alike, discussing the dynamics of teamwork and rivalry in high-pressure environments like the Olympics. Clearly, both athletes are exceptional in their craft but may not be sharing the same gym spirit in terms of personal feelings!

In the end, as they stood on that podium with medals around their necks, it was a reminder that even in the world of elite sports, tension can bubble to the surface. Gymnastics is as much about artistry and precision as it is about personality, and clearly, these two have plenty to share. Interestingly, did you know that Simone Biles has a total of 32 medals in international competition? And while Skinner may have experienced the heat of the moment against her fellow teammate, she is also celebrated for her incredible resilience and achievements, including her remarkable return to the sport after the pandemic! Talk about Olympic spirit, right?

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MyKayla Skinner celebrates Team USA's gymnastics gold at the ... (Daily Mail)

Three-time world team champion Skinner posted a picture of the team with the medals accompanied by three heart emojis.

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Simone Biles hits back at ex-US teammate MyKayla Skinner over ... (Metro)

Simone Biles hit back at her former United States teammate, MyKayla Skinner, after winning Olympic gold in the women's gymnastics.

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Simone Biles takes six-word shot at former USA teammate after gold ... (The Independent)

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Simone Biles seemingly shades former teammate MyKayla Skinner ... (New York Post)

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'Lazy Olympic champions': Biles claps back at former US teammate ... (The Guardian)

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Simone Biles slams MyKayla Skinner's controversial comments (Insidethegames.biz)

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Paris Olympics: Simone Biles celebrates USA's gymnastics gold ... (Yahoo Sports)

It was captioned with a message for Skinner, her silver-medalist teammate from the Tokyo Games. "lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions," Biles wrote. That ...

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Simone Biles celebrates Olympic win with pointed comment ... (CNN)

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McKayla Maroney responds to Simone Biles' brutal jibe at MyKayla ... (Daily Mail)

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Simone Biles appears to mock MyKayla Skinner 'work ethic ... (NBC New York)

MyKayla Skinner had apologized, but Simone Biles got the last word at the Paris Olympics.

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How Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner went from Olympics ... (Daily Mail)

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MyKayla Skinner reacts to Team USA winning gold after ... (The Independent)

'Besides Simone I feel like the talent and the depth isn't what it used to be,' Skinner said in a since-deleted YouTube video.

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Simone Biles trolls MyKayla Skinner after U.S. wins gold in Paris (Los Angeles Times)

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McKayla Maroney adds fuel to Simone Biles' shade at MyKayla ... (The Independent)

'It doesn't get more iconic than this,' Maroney comments on Biles' post.

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Simone Biles' USA teammate Suni Lee throws shade at MyKayla ... (Daily Mail)

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Simone Biles Responds to MyKayla Skinner's Olympic Criticism (Vulture)

Simone Biles bothered to caption her post celebrating her Olympic team's women's gymnastics gold medal with a reference to MyKayla Skinner. How kind!

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Why Simone Biles Shaded Former Teammate MyKayla Skinner After ... (Forbes)

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