“Sending All the Prayers”: After Skye Blakely’s Injury Crushes Her Paris Olympics Dreams, Suni Lee and Fellow Gymnasts Unite in Support

The US Olympic gymnastics trials in Minneapolis drew the first blood as gymnast Skye Blakely had to bow out from the contest because of her injury. As per the update, the 19-year-old gymnast faced the wrath of an Achilles injury during her podium training, just before the main event. It came in while she was trying to shape one of her tumbling passes. The injury was so heavy that she needed a wheelchair to escort her, and the medical team took her away from the podium. Thus sobbing, Skye Blakely had to give up on her Olympic dream for this time. But she has promised to return with a bang in the future. 

Later, through an IG post, the former world champion wrote, “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”. This mindset has received a lot of cheering from fellow gymnasts, as in the same IG post, they have lined up to post their wishes for Skye. The Tokyo Olympics all-around champion Suni Lee wrote her heart out for her compatriot. The beautiful message has conceded, “so so soo proud of you🥺 praying & thinking of you”. In her good wishes, Carly Patterson, the sporting legend, has consistently kept the same tone. 

“I’m heartbroken for you Skye and sending all the prayers❤️You are such a bright light and an amazing role model. God’s got you and I can’t wait to see how He works it for good and your story🫶🏼 Love you❤”, her message has displayed. Surely, Suni will be missing competing against her. She had to settle the score against the gymnast from the WOGA camp. 

A few weeks ago, in the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships, Skye Blakely left Suni behind while chasing the top podium in the all-around title battle. However, she had to lose the battle against Simone Biles. But the competition set her up among the probable names for the American team for the Paris Olympics. 

While shooting the top title in the senior division in the Xfinity games, Skye scored 113.850 securing her second position. In the meantime, Simone Biles confirmed her top position with a score of 119.750. But that may not tell the full story. In the same contest, Skye defeated names like Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, Gabby Douglas, and Jade Carey- all of them have featured in the Olympics and titles from there. 

Not only that, but in Minneapolis as well, just before facing her injury, the 19-year-old gymnast earned praise because of her tremendous display of art and power through her gymnastics practice session. Therefore, the loss of such a talent from the Paris Olympics prospect is expected to be felt deeply. It has echoed in the fellow gymnasts’ messages. But at the same time, they have prayed for her quick recovery. 

Skye Blakely finds friends in her agonizing moments 

In her preparation days to chase fame, Skye Blakely has received tutelage from some big names in the sport. Trinity Thomas has remained one such. The NCAA gymnastics legend has seen Skye closely, and in her gloomy days, she has not avoided her duty. Rather, in her wishes for the injured junior, she has penned, “Praying for you ❤️ So incredibly proud of you!”. In the meantime, Skye Blakely’s teammates from the international contests have come ahead to display their love and sympathy for her. 

Joscelyn Roberson, one favorite to make it to the Paris Olympics, has cheered her fellow gymnast. In her beautiful message, she wrote, “I am so so proud of you and all you have accomplished! I pray and am wishing you a speedy recovery!” Joscelyn is one of those who finds motivation from Skye Blakely. Meanwhile, from the WCC camp, another gymnast has joined Joscelyn to cheer up the fallen champion. 

In her love-filled message for Skye Blakely, Tiana Sumanasekera has jotted, “so incredibly proud of you skye. you are so so strong. sending so much love”. Such emotional displays from colleagues might heal Skye Blakely ‌surely.