Fans of Simone Biles quickly took to social media to mock MyKayla Skinner following the gymnastics icon’s momentous achievement of earning yet another gold medal on Thursday.
Biles secured victory in the individual all-around competition, just two days after guiding the USA to a win in the team event.
After becoming the most decorated Olympic gymnast in U.S. history on Tuesday, Biles found herself caught in a public dispute with former teammate MyKayla Skinner.
Skinner faced significant backlash after questioning the work ethic and commitment of the current American gymnastics team.
In the wake of Biles’ second gold medal of the Games on Thursday, her fans targeted Skinner on social media.
Simone Biles secured yet another Olympics gold medal in the individual all-round final
Biles supporters took aim at MyKayla Skinner (left) after her latest triumph at the Games
One user commented, ‘Mykayla Skinner could NEVER.’ Another chimed in, ‘What does Mykayla Skinner have to say now.’
‘That was a lazy and untalented performance @Simone_Biles @sunisalee,’ a third user commented, tagging Skinner.
Biles’ teammate Suni Lee secured a bronze medal after a stunning performance on the floor, with Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade attaining silver on Thursday.
‘THEY DID IT (Mykayla Skinner better keep quiet from now on),’ remarked another fan on X.
Biles bounced back from an unusual misstep on the uneven bars to claim her ninth medal across her Olympic career.
At 27, she showcased exceptional routines on both the beam and floor, outperforming Andrade and solidifying her status as the USA’s all-time great.
