Olympic Medalist MyKayla Skinner’s Journey—and the Dream That Matters Most

For MyKayla Skinner, the Olympics was more than a goal—it was a lifelong dream. From the time she was a little girl, she dedicated herself to gymnastics, pushing through intense training, setbacks, and personal sacrifice. By 12, she was competing as an elite gymnast. By 14, she had made the junior national team. Her resilience was tested like never before leading up to the Tokyo Games, when she was hospitalized just seven months before competition. But Skinner refused to give up. When Simone Biles withdrew from the vault final, Skinner got one last chance to compete—and she seized the moment, winning an Olympic silver medal. Now, after years of chasing gymnastics greatness, Skinner reflects on her incredible journey and the accomplishment she treasures most today—one that has nothing to do with medals. Watch the full story in our ‘Beyond the Game’ series on KSL.com.