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Olympics silver medalist gymnast Mykayla Skinner has been keeping her “biggest secret” from the world for quite some time now. But recently Skinner took to Instagram to share the news with the fans. The 26-year-old married business developer Jonas Harmer in 2019. Nearly four years later, the couple is now excited to start the next phase of their lives.

Soon after the news was announced on her Instagram account, the comments section of the post was filled with positive and congratulatory messages. And joining the gymnastics world was Skinner’s friend and gymnastics?GOAT,?Simone Biles, who also could not resist but share her heartwarming wish.

Mykayla Skinner reveals her biggest secret

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On 24th March 2023, Olympic gymnast Mykayla Skinner revealed she is expecting her first child with her husband, Jonas Harmer. Skinner shared photos from the celebration, along with pictures of the ultrasound. In the caption, she wrote, “Surprise!!!? We have been keeping the biggest secret and can?t believe we are going to be parents! We are so excited for this new chapter and couldn?t be more blessed?.”

Further, revealing her due date, Skinner added, “Newest member of the family baby Harmer coming September 2023 ?” With the due date being in September, the couple has probably been keeping the secret for nearly three months now.

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The ace gymnast won her first Olympic medal when Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles withdrew from the competition. After the announcement of the news, Biles joined the sports world to congratulate her successor.

Simone Biles is happy for her successor

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Delighted for the couple, Simone Biles commented,?”congrats ?? so happy for y?all!!!!!”?Unable to contain her excitement, 2x Olympic medalist Madison Kocian screamed in the comments,?“AHHHHH CONGRATS!!!”?2x World Championships gold medalist Grace McCallum also added,?“omgggg!! so excited for you guys!?”

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2012 Olympic gold medalist Kyla Ross, too, took to the comments to add,?“Congrats!!! So exciting for you both ??”?US gymnast Riley McCusker commented,?“HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!?”?Former US National Team Member Aleah Finnegan added,?”OMG!! So excited for y?all! Congrats??”

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While the couple prepares for the next phase of their life, we send our heartiest congratulations to the soon-to-be mom and dad.