Childhood and Education Journey of MyKayla Skinner in Timeline

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, known for her achievements at both the collegiate and international levels. She won a silver medal in vault at the 2020 Olympics as an individual competitor and was an alternate for the 2016 Olympic team. A significant contributor to the U.S. team's gold medal at the 2014 World Championships, she also earned an individual bronze on vault. During her senior career, she secured 11 medals at the USA National Championships. Skinner further distinguished herself as a two-time NCAA champion while competing for the University of Utah, setting Pac-12 records.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 9, 1996: MyKayla Skinner's Birth

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

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2011: Higley High School Freshman

In 2011, Skinner attended Higley High School as a freshman while training at Desert Lights Gymnastics.

2012: Homeschooling Began in 2012

Starting in 2012, Skinner was homeschooled.

November 2014: Signing 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: Deferring 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: Enrollment at the University of Utah

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, Skinner won 43 total events. She was the PAC-12 champion in the individual all-around and on vault and floor exercises. At the NCAA Championships, Skinner finished second in the individual all-around and was a national champion on floor exercise.

2016: Concentrate on making the 2016 Olympic team

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

2018: 2018 Season and PAC-12 Championships

In the 2018 season, Skinner hit all 54 of her routines without a fall. At the PAC-12 Championships, she helped Utah finish in second place. Individually, Skinner tied for first in the all-around and tied for first on floor exercise. At the 2018 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship Skinner won silver in the all-around and tied for first on vault.

October 16, 2019: Engagement to Jonas Harmer

On October 16, 2019, Skinner announced on Instagram that she was engaged to Jonas Harmer, whom she met while studying at the University of Utah.

November 14, 2019: Marriage to Jonas Harmer

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

January 2021: Hospitalized with Pneumonia Resulting from COVID-19

In January 2021, Skinner revealed that she was hospitalized with pneumonia that resulted from COVID-19. She attended at a national team camp and was named to the national team in March.