The Slip Up
However, no one could have ever predicted what happened next. Everything seemed to go well for McKayla at the beginning of her vault routine. Still, she slipped on the second attempt, which left spectators stunned. Now, other gymnasts could surpass her skills!
Not Happy
Sandra Izbasa capitalized on her fall, taking the gold medal for Romania. Though McKayla earned silver, she grudgingly accepted it. The medal ceremony was highly photographed, as always, and the photographers captured her true feelings at that vital moment.