August 7th 2024.
MyKayla Skinner, a former member of Team USA's gymnastics squad at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, has reached out to Simone Biles for help after receiving death threats for her comments about the current Olympic team. In a now-deleted YouTube video from June, Skinner expressed her opinions about the team, except for Biles, stating that she felt the talent and work ethic were not up to par compared to previous years.
According to On3.com, Skinner made an appeal to Biles through an Instagram video, asking for the negativity to stop and for everyone to uplift each other instead. She shared her disappointment in the cyberbullying and threats she and her family have faced since her comments resurfaced following the women's gymnastics team's gold medal win. Biles also referenced Skinner's remarks in a post after their victory.
In her video, Skinner opened up about the hurtful and harmful messages she has received, pleading for it to end for the sake of her family. She also directly appealed to Biles, asking her to use her platform to stop the death threats and hateful comments directed towards her and her loved ones. Skinner clarified that her words were not meant to criticize the team, but rather to express her personal opinion.
Skinner acknowledged Biles as an advocate for mental health awareness and asked for her help in this situation. She expressed her disappointment in the negative backlash and how it has affected her family and friends. Skinner ended her video by calling for unity and support among the gymnastics community during such a monumental time.
It is disheartening to see the backlash Skinner has faced for expressing her thoughts, and it is important to remember that everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Let's use this opportunity to come together and support each other, just as Skinner has asked.
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