Childhood and Education Journey of MyKayla Skinner in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 23, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of MyKayla Skinner, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

MyKayla Skinner Harmer is a retired American artistic gymnast, most notably the 2020 Olympic vault silver medalist competing as an individual athlete. She was also an alternate for the 2016 Olympic team. Skinner contributed to the U.S. team's gold medal at the 2014 World Championships, where she earned an individual bronze on vault. During her senior career, she accumulated 11 medals at the USA National Championships. Furthermore, she competed for the University of Utah's gymnastics team, securing two NCAA championships and setting Pac-12 records for conference honors.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 9, 1996: MyKayla Skinner Born

On December 9, 1996, MyKayla Brooke Skinner Harmer was born. She later became an American artistic gymnast.

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2011: Attends Higley High School

In 2011, Skinner attended Higley High School as a freshman.

2012: Homeschooled Starting in 2012

Starting in 2012, Skinner was homeschooled.

November 2014: Signs with University of Utah

In November 2014, Skinner signed a National Letter of Intent for the University of Utah and the Utah Red Rocks program.

April 2015: Defers Enrollment at Utah

In April 2015, Skinner announced that she would defer enrolling at Utah by a year to concentrate on making the 2016 Olympic team.

2016: Joins NCAA Gymnastics

In 2016, Skinner enrolled at the University of Utah as an NCAA women's gymnastics team member and competed in the all-around. During her freshman season, she won 43 total events and became a national champion on floor exercise.

2016: Deferring Enrollment at Utah to concentrate on the 2016 Olympics

In April 2015, Skinner announced that she would defer enrolling at Utah by a year to concentrate on making the 2016 Olympic team.

October 16, 2019: Engagement Announcement

On October 16, 2019, Skinner announced on Instagram that she was engaged to Jonas Harmer.

November 14, 2019: Marriage to Jonas Harmer

On November 14, 2019, Skinner and Jonas Harmer were married.

January 2021: Hospitalized with Pneumonia from COVID-19

In January 2021, Skinner was hospitalized with pneumonia as a result of contracting COVID-19. Despite this, in March, she attended a national team camp and was named to the national team.