MyKayla Skinner
MyKayla Skinner is a talented American gymnast known for her impressive performances at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she earned a silver medal in the vault event. Born on December 9, 1996, Skinner has also achieved significant success in collegiate gymnastics, being a two-time NCAA champion. Recently, she has gained attention for speaking out against bullying within the gymnastics community, specifically addressing her experiences with fellow Olympian Simone Biles. Skinner advocates for fairness in women's sports and has publicly supported Riley Gaines, who has been vocal about issues regarding competition integrity.
Born on Aug 09, 1995 (30 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 4 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 664,330 | $21,000,000 | 42,148$ |
| Totals | 4 | 331,002,651 | 664,330 | $21,000,000 | 42,148$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
MyKayla Skinner sent a message to Simone Biles after Biles attacked Gaines over the issue on social media last year.
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Female athletes, including Olympic medalist MyKayla Skinner and former college swimmer Riley Gaines, celebrate a Supreme Court ruling upholding state bans on transgender girls competing in women's sports.
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United States:
Skinner told Fox News Digital that people from the far left need to realize just how many girls are affected by this issue.
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United States:
Skinner, who won an Olympic silver medal in vault at the Tokyo Games, said her own athletic career shaped her view of the issue.
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United States:
MyKayla Skinner spoke out against the judges who denied Madison Chock and Evan Bates gold in ice dance at the Winter Games.
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United States:
Olympic silver medal gymnast MyKayla Skinner reflected on her women's gymnastics career and becoming a mother for her passion in joining the battle to 'save women's sports.'
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United States:
MyKayla Skinner stated she was 'bullied' and 'belittled' by Simone Biles, adding to the scrutiny Biles faced.
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United States:
MyKayla Skinner publicly supported Riley Gaines, urging others to champion fairness in women’s sports.
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MyKayla Skinner detailed the bullying and belittling she received from Simone Biles in an official statement.
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