I react to my Olympic Vault Finals

I remember waking up in the middle of the night to watch you, so glad that I did. Still so happy for you.

Honestly, when it was announced that Simone was withdrawing from vault finals, I cried for both you and Simone. Then when you ended up second, I cried again. What a way to finish up your elite gymnastics career!

This was my favourite part of the Olympics. Hands down! I cried more than I care to describe, haha

I watched everything you did real time (no matter how early in the morning), and I remember all of the moments. I remember the trials, and I remember being so sad that you weren't on the group team, but so excited that you weren't an alternate again, and that you were going to be an Olympian. I remember watching the all around and being so proud of everything you did. I remember crying when you didn't make the vault finals, but being so proud of you for getting there in the first place. The anticipation when Simone was stepping down from things, and knowing that it was awful for her, but also knowing that you might get to be in the finals. So incredibly bittersweet. I screamed when it was announced, seeing you on that roster of girls, and knowing you had a good chance to medal. Watching the finals was amazing, the suspense was crazy watching everyone go after you and seeing their scores pop up. When it got to the end and you were in second, I screamed and cried so hard for you! I was so happy, and my whole family knew it (I had been cheering for you all season). I'm so proud of you, MyKayla, and your story is one for the books. I hope your life post-Olympics continues to be fruitful and happy and amazing. You deserve it 💕

"There's always gonna be good that comes from everything." Love that so so much, thank you for being an inspiration and light to us all

You and Simone sound like such good friends. Soooo sweet to hear how much you guys supported eachother. Well deserved that gorgeous silver medal!

And this is how you repaid her kindness.

I remember waking up at four in the morning at my grandmas house and hiding under a blanket because I was sharing a room with my little sister and didn’t want to wake her up. As I was watching I was texting my other grandma who has woke up as well! Another memory I have of watching Mykayla is on the way down to the beach while Olympic Trials were happening and watching her compete in the restaurant we had stopped to get food at!

What a great memory, it was so awesome waking up in the middle of the night to see this real time!!!!

Vault finals were emotional for a number of reasons. When my parents say "Im glad I was able to watch it live" now I understand what this means. Well done Myk

Would love to see a sit down with each of your coaches to talk about the experience of the trials and Olympics.

What a way to close out an amazing career! Thank you for bringing us all along on your journey & sharing your accomplishments, as well as being vulnerable with your struggles. Also, I see those Olympic rings on your wrist...lookin' good!

This sport has not been kind to you MyKayla...it's thrown some mean punches at you, but you persisted and showed gymnastics who's boss! You're an inspiration to me and so many others <3 Thank you for being you!!

I was soooo happy for you! It was awesome! Great job! What a show of faith, resilience and perseverance.

Omg Mykayla i’m sobbing rn watching this they’re happy tears i love you so much so proud of you ❤️ i got up at 4 to watch you and it was the best feeling ever seeing you winning that medal ❤️❤️ Merry Christmas Myk!!

Every time I watch one of your videos it is so evident that gymnastics wasn’t just a dream for you but rather a calling. It was fate that brought you to the spirt and you let it guide and shape you into the superior gymnast that you’ve become. Your story is particularly unique and is one that will stay with many people and will be a source of motivation and inspiration for a long, long time. I know that writing a book is somewhat cliche these days as everyone seems to put one out but your story is worth writing and reading. Congratulations gurl, YOU DID IT!!

I remember when this all happened and it has always brought me to tears! So proud of you mykayla!

So proud of you and your journey. I followed your journey, and I was sad when I thought you had to go home, and sooooo happy when you made the vault finals. You are a special athlete! Your story is AMAZING!

This was my favorite part of the Olympics. Watching you (in my opinion) get robbed in 2016 and then come back with a vengeance left me in tears at 4am. Congratulations Myk!! Also for soreness, eat lots of protein!! I found that it helps me be less sore after I do a hard run

Instantly burst into tears when you were side by side with Simone cheering you on!