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MyKayla Skinner on Olympic Trials, Alternate Position, and Rio

After the meet of her life at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, MyKayla Skinner was named as an alternate. A powerful gymnast with impressive difficulty, Skinner contributes most to Team USA on vault and floor. During Trials, she hit eight out of eight routines, and finished fourth all-around to Simone Biles, Laurie Hernandez, and Aly Raisman.

Jul 29, 2016

Beyond the Routines with Olympic Trials Qualifiers

15 gymnasts qualified to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials July 8 and 10 in San Jose, Calif., from which the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team will be selected. We've featured many of these athletes in our Beyond the Routine series which gives an unprecedented look into the lives and training of these world-class athletes. Below are some of our Beyond the Routines and you can find a complete list of our FloGymnastics documentaries here.

Jul 13, 2016

Top Execution Scores from 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

In one of the most important meets of the year, fourteen gymnasts took to the stage this past weekend as a final step on the road to the Olympics. These gymnasts were looking to perform at their very best in an effort to secure their spots on the Olympic team.

Jul 13, 2016

Rio Reactions: Interviews with the Olympians

Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Aly Raisman were named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team following the conclusion of the Olympic Trials on July 10 in San Jose, California. Ashton Locklear, MyKayla Skinner, and Ragan Smith were named as alternates. Hear what these Olympians had to say immediately after the competition. 

Jul 11, 2016

Rio Reactions: Locker Room Dance Party with Simone, Aly, & Laurie

The 2016 U.S. Women's Olympic team was named tonight as Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Gabby Douglas. 

Jul 11, 2016

2016 U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team Named

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, and Madison Kocian have been named to the 2016 women’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team following the conclusion of the Olympic Team Trials in San Jose, California.

Jul 11, 2016

Routines and Reflections from U.S. Olympic Trials Day One

Day one of the women's 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in San Jose, California is in the books and day two has arrived. Friday was an exciting first night of competition filled with lots of stunning routines, several surprising mistakes, and every athlete fighting for the Rio dream.

Jul 10, 2016

Down to the Wire: Should Gabby Go to Rio?

The 2016 Rio Olympics lead-up has been far less dramatic than many would've expected at this time last year. Martha Karolyi said she has a pretty good idea of the Rio-bound athletes in her mind, but nothing is set in stone. Karolyi told Team USA how crucial the Trials truly are.

Jul 9, 2016

Highs and Lows from Olympic Trials Day 1

Simone Biles leads the all-around field after an exciting first day of the 2016 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials in San Jose, California. Laurie Hernandez finished the day in second place, one point behind Biles, and Aly Raisman finished in third. See the full results here.

Jul 9, 2016

Start List: Olympic Trials Day Two

Below is the start list for the second and final day of competition on July 10 at the 2016 U.S. Women's Gymnastics Olympic Team Trials. The Olympic Team will be announced following the conclusion of the competition.

Jul 9, 2016

Gabby Douglas Makes Coaching Adjustment

In the wake of P&G Championships, Gabby Douglas selected Christian Gallardo, one of her coaches at Buckeye, to be her primary coach from now through the 2016 Olympic Games.

Jul 9, 2016

POLL: Pick the 2016 Olympic Team After Trials Day 1

We are halfway through the 2016 U.S. Women's Gymnastics Olympic Trials in San Jose, California and we want to know who you think should make the Rio team at this point. There is one final day of competition on Sunday, July 10. At the end of the competition, the Olympic team will officially be announced.

Jul 9, 2016

Biles Scores a Serious Celeb Shout-Out

On the eve of the first night of competition at the Olympic Trials in San Jose, California, Simone Biles received the "good luck" wish we've all dreamed of. Following podium training for the day, Simone shared her squad photo on Twitter just as she would on any other competition weekend.

Jul 8, 2016

Road to Rio: The Fight for the Fifth Spot

By Will Graves

Jul 8, 2016

Consistency: Where Amelia Hundley Fits in the Olympic Picture

With six years of elite experience as a national team member under her belt, Amelia Hundley of Cincinnati Gymnastics may be one of the most consistent competitors at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Jul 7, 2016