TOKYO — Mykayla Skinner won a silver medal on vault in the women's gymnastics event final to fulfil a lifelong Olympic dream.
But she wasn't supposed to be there.
She had the fourth-highest score during qualifications.
But the rules allow each country a maximum of two athletes in the finals.
Simone Biles and Jade Carey finished first and second to push Skinner from the competition.
She was preparing to get on a plane to go home when Biles struggled at team finals last week.
Skinner subbed in for her and now she's heading home with a silver medal.