“Besides Simone, I feel like the talent and the depth just isn’t like what it used to be,” Skinner said. “A lot of girls don’t work as hard. The girls just don’t have the work ethic.”
The beef between the two continued after Bilesrespondedon Threads, “not everyone needs a mic and a platform.” Causing their respective fanbases to clash and forcing Skinner to deliver an apology via Instagram.
“It was not my intention to offend or disrespect any of the athletes or to take away from their hard work,” she said. “I take full responsibility for what I said and I deeply apologize.”
The pair competed together at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with MyKayla retiring after winning a silver medal on vault. Despite their shared history and the apology, the animosity between the two is still alive, as Biles let her know in her latest post.
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Simone Biles claps back at ex-teammate MyKayla Skinner after securing the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Thecommentwas made afterSimone Bilesand her team claimed her fifth Olympicgold medal, completing her return to the women’s gymnastics team with a victorious conclusion on July 30, 2024.
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Her withdrawal led to Skinner taking her place andwinning a silver medalat the Tokyo event.
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MyKayla Skinner delivered an official apology on Instagram, explaining that her behavior might’ve stemmed from trauma due to the abusive training methods of her previous coach, Marta Karolyi
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“Your hard work and dedication has paid off and I congratulate each and every one of you,” Skinner’sapologyreads.
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The statement, delivered on July 6, 2024, ends with an encouraging message for her ex-teammates. “I wish you all the very best in Paris. I will be cheering you all on! Go Team USA!”
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“Bland mediocre silver kitchen for a bland mediocre olympian,” wrote one on a video of Skinner promoting a supplement brand.
“McKayla, I’m waiting for you to comment on the team situation tomorrow!” urged another, hoping to add fuel to the fire.
“You will never ever have gold sore loser,” added one of Biles’ fans.
“Simone has a little message for you on her post after winning the medal,” said another.
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Others were disappointed in what they believed to be pettiness on the part of the Olympic gold medalist, wishing she could let the past go and focus on the enormous achievement of her team.
“Negativity doesn’t need a response. There are times when silence carries the greatest statement,”wroteone commenter.
“That caption was totally unnecessary. I would’ve suggested taking the high road in this case,” argued another.
“It always looks better for the winner to take the high road. Hitting back just looks bad,” one fan stated.
“Don’t bark if you don’t expect to bite back!” said one user as others celebrated Team USA’s victory and Biles’ retaliation against Skinner
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