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Skye Blakely grabbed the attention of the netizens after sharing a new challenge where she was seen answering questions while doing a handstand. The 19-year-old is aiming for a comeback after she couldn't compete at the Paris Olympics as the gymnast sustained an injury just ahead of the US gymnastics trials.
Blakely commenced her 2024 season with a smooth start at the 2024 Winter Cup, where she won gold in the balance beam and silver in the all-around. Following this, she competed in the US Championships, where she competed in the all-around event and finished in second place behind Simone Biles. Along with this, she also earned a second-place finish on the vault and a third-place finish on the balance beam and uneven bars.
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The 19-year-old's performances gave her the ticket to compete at the US Olympic trials; however, things took an unfortunate turn for the gymnast after she sustained an injury during the official practice mat just a day ahead of the trials. The American fell while trying a double layout on the floor routine and left the practice in a wheelchair. She sustained an Achilles tendon injury and had to undergo surgery.
Weeks after this unfortunate incident, Skye Blakely tried her hands at a new impressive challenge on her Instagram. She shared a video of her and Kyla DiCello doing a challenge of 'Come do 10 questions' where they were seen answering ten questions while doing handstands on the bars.
Blakely did a smooth handstand on the bar and answered questions like her favorite food, color, season, and several others asked by DiCello. Here is the conversation between the two gymnasts during the challenge.
"Food- Chicken and waffles, color - blue, major- health education behavior, vacation spot - Turks and Caicos, drink - lemonade, season - summer, dessert - brownies, event - bars, animal - my dog, skill - double front half."
The post's caption read:
"Challenges with Skye and Kayla pt.1"
Skye Blakely opened up about pulling out of the US gymnastics trials
Skye Blakely's dream of competing at the Paris Olympics shattered after her uneventful fall while training for the US gymnastics Olympic trials. After sustaining an Achilles tendon injury, the 19-year-old shared a post on her Instagram, announcing her withdrawal from the Olympic trials and the end of her season.
She penned a emotional note in the caption, saying that she was 'devastated' after the incident; however, she exuded gratitude toward the positive experiences she faced in this year's season.
"Unfortunately I ruptured my achilles during podium training. this is not the way I saw my olympic trials going or how my season ends. I’m devastated and heartbroken but I believe everything happens for a reason. I was so close to reaching my dream but this injury was unavoidable. I had an amazing season that I am extremely grateful for. the plans we have for ourselves aren’t always the plans God has for us. I’m going to keep my chin high and be proud of the statement I have made for myself these past couple years. I’ll be back🤍" said Skye Blakely.
Gymnasts like Suni Lee, Joscelyn Roberson, Hezly Rivera, and several others extended their support for Skye Blakely in the comment section of this Instagram post.
