Mykayla Skinner earned a position on the U.S. Senior National Team back in 2012, and has been claiming titles for her country ever since. Before securing a spot on the 2014 World Championship team, she snatched multiple titles at the Pan American Championships, including golds for: team, all-around, vault, floor. With her incredible power on floor and vault, Skinner will be a valuable asset to Team USA.

 

Full quotes from the official 2014 Nanning Worlds Website below. 

 

On competing at her first World Championship:

"Because I have not previously participated in such a large event, I was a bit nervous but I have competed in many international competitions, and have accumulated a good amount of experience, I know what my goal is. "

 

Commenting on her goals for the competition:

"I very much hope that I compete in the four events and have a good performance, but I also very much hope to be among the floor exercise and vault finalists" 

 

“Where our team is concerned, my goal is for the United States to win the gold medal. "

 

Quotations courtesy of the 2014 Nanning Website. All quotes from athletes can be seen here: Nanning Instant Quotes