Simone Biles takes DIG at MyKyla Skinner’s remark on Team USA’s “work ethic” after winning gold at Paris Olympics

The United States women's gymnastics team totaled 171.296 points, outperforming Italy and Brazil.

Simone Biles takes DIG at MyKyla Skinner’s remark on Team USA’s “work ethic” after winning gold at Paris Olympics

MyKayla Skinner and Simone Biles (Image via USA Magazine)

Simone Biles won gold for Team USA at the Paris Olympics. Following the victory, she appeared to take a dig at former teammate MyKayla Skinner in an Instagram post. Skinner had criticized the team’s talent and work ethic in a now-deleted YouTube video.

MyKayla Skinner had represented the U.S. in Tokyo 2020. She had criticized Biles and her teammates, claiming the girls “just don’t have the work ethic.”

Biles previously responded to Skinner’s comments, writing, “Not everyone needs a mic and a platform.” Biles said the gold medal “means the world” and that the team had something to prove from Tokyo 2020.

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lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions ❤️???
Simone Biles wrote on her Instagram after Team USA’s gold win

This was a direct response to Skinner’s comments. Skinner later apologized, saying her remarks were not meant to disrespect the athletes. Biles knows what’s being said about her and keeps the receipts.

Biles is the most decorated American gymnast of all time. Her post-Olympic reel showed her celebrating with teammates Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera. McKayla Maroney, another former teammate, commented on Biles’ post, saying “She f’d around n found out“.

How many medals has Simone Biles got in the Olympics

Simone Biles earned another gold medal at the Paris Olympics. This triumph saw her take home her fifth Olympic gold. She guided the United States women’s gymnastics team to a decisive victory. The squad totaled 171.296 points as they outperformed Italy, who had 165.494 points. Brazil recorded 164.497 points and finished third for bronze.

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Jade Carey and Sunisa Lee of the U.S. women's gymnastics team
Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Jade Carey and Sunisa Lee of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team (Image via Imago)

Biles participated in all four competitions this year. Her performance was excellent, particularly during the floor workout. She scored 14.666 points, securing the win. This triumph marked a comeback following the Tokyo Olympics.

Biles has now won eight Olympic medals in all. She rejoiced with her teammates following the final. The squad donned sequined red, white, and blue leotards. They were ecstatic to recover their crown. This victory was vital for United States gymnastics as it is their third gold in the previous four Olympics.

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