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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe 2024 Summer Olympics might be taking place in the City of Light, but that doesn\u2019t mean they haven\u2019t come with their fair share of darkness.\u00a0 Following a flashy opening ceremony on Friday, July 26 that continues to draw outrage from some celebrities and religious figures, the Games have been plagued by allegations of sexism [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Fans were quick to draw subtle comparisons to past comments<\/a> made by Skinner, 27, last month.<\/p>\nIn a YouTube video, Skinner criticized \u201cthe talent and the depth\u201d of the U.S. gymnastics team, claiming it \u201cisn\u2019t what it used to be.\u201d She made sure to clarify that she was not talking about Biles.<\/p>\n\n![\"McKayla](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/McKayla-Maroney-Shades-MyKayla-Skinner-After-USA-Gymnastics-Team-Win.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n (L-R) Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey of Team United States celebrate after winning the gold medals during the Artistic Gymnastics Women\u2019s Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France.<\/span> Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cThe girls just don\u2019t have the work ethic,\u201d Skinner continued. \u201cA lot of girls don\u2019t work as hard. It\u2019s hard too because of SafeSport. Coaches can\u2019t get on athletes which in some ways is really good but at the same time, to get to where you need to be in gymnastics you do have to be \u2026 a little aggressive, a little intense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"Feature](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-McKayla-Maroney-Shades-MyKayla-Skinner-After-USA-Gymnastics-Team-Win.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n McKayla Maroney and MyKayla Skinner<\/span> Getty Images (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSafeSport is an independent organization that was created to prevent \u201cto sexual, physical, and emotional abuse\u201d in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympics.<\/p>\n
After receiving a barrage of backlash for her comments, Skinner was quick to issue an apology.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSimone Biles and MyKayla Skinner had a history long before the retired gymnast\u2019s controversial comments about Team USA\u2019s work ethic. \u201cBesides Simone, I feel like the talent and the depth just isn\u2019t what it used to be. I mean, obviously, a lot of girls don\u2019t work as hard. The girls just don\u2019t have the work [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cI want to formally apologize to Team USA and to our gymnastic community for my comments during my recent YouTube episodes of the gymnastics Olympic trials,\u201d she shared in a statement to Us Weekly earlier this month. \u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"McKayla](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/McKayla-Maroney-Shades-MyKayla-Skinner-After-USA-Gymnastics-Team-Win-2.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n McKayla Maroney stands on the podium with her silver medal during the medal ceremony following the Artistic Gymnastics Women\u2019s Vault final on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 5, 2012 in London, England.<\/span> Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
In a YouTube video, Skinner criticized \u201cthe talent and the depth\u201d of the U.S. gymnastics team, claiming it \u201cisn\u2019t what it used to be.\u201d She made sure to clarify that she was not talking about Biles.<\/p>\n \u201cThe girls just don\u2019t have the work ethic,\u201d Skinner continued. \u201cA lot of girls don\u2019t work as hard. It\u2019s hard too because of SafeSport. Coaches can\u2019t get on athletes which in some ways is really good but at the same time, to get to where you need to be in gymnastics you do have to be \u2026 a little aggressive, a little intense.\u201d<\/p>\n SafeSport is an independent organization that was created to prevent \u201cto sexual, physical, and emotional abuse\u201d in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympics.<\/p>\n After receiving a barrage of backlash for her comments, Skinner was quick to issue an apology.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tSimone Biles and MyKayla Skinner had a history long before the retired gymnast\u2019s controversial comments about Team USA\u2019s work ethic. \u201cBesides Simone, I feel like the talent and the depth just isn\u2019t what it used to be. I mean, obviously, a lot of girls don\u2019t work as hard. The girls just don\u2019t have the work [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cI want to formally apologize to Team USA and to our gymnastic community for my comments during my recent YouTube episodes of the gymnastics Olympic trials,\u201d she shared in a statement to Us Weekly earlier this month. \u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n (L-R) Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey of Team United States celebrate after winning the gold medals during the Artistic Gymnastics Women\u2019s Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France.<\/span> Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>
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\n McKayla Maroney stands on the podium with her silver medal during the medal ceremony following the Artistic Gymnastics Women\u2019s Vault final on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 5, 2012 in London, England.<\/span> Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n