MyKayla Skinner is apologizing once again for her comments about the 2024 U.S. Women’s Olympic gymnastics team. Although the Olympic medalist previously apologized for her controversial remarks, she further clarified them in a lengthy statement shared on Instagram on July 6. “It was not my intention to offend or disrespect any of the athletes or to take away from their hard work. Your hard work and dedication has paid off and I congratulate each and every one of you,” she wrote. When reflecting on her comments, MyKayla said it made her think of her own experiences under previous women’s gymnastics coach Márta Károlyi and alleged abuse she faced. “Upon reflection I was comparing the ‘Marta Era’ to the current era,” she wrote. “I am coming to terms that I have not fully dealt with the emotional and verbal abuse I endured under Marta that perhaps led to my hurtful comments. I take full responsibility for what I said and I deeply apologize.” Mykayla sparked controversy in a sincedeleted YouTube video for saying, “Besides Simone, I feel like the talent and depth just isn’t like what it used to be,” she said in part. “The girls just don't have the work ethic, and it's hard to because of SafeSport. Like, coaches can't get on athletes, and they have to be really careful what they say."

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