Gabby Douglas Ends Olympics 2024 Run, Backs Out of Qualifying Event Due to Injury
justjared.comGabby Douglas will officially not be competing at the 2024 Olympic Games after pulling out of the U.S.
gymnastics championships. The 28-year-old athlete already has three gold medals to her name but has not competed in the international games since 2016.
She was going to attempt to qualify to return to the games in Paris, France this summer. However, an injury is holding her back from competing in the championships over the weekend. Keep reading to find out more… Gabby told ESPN that she was withdrawing from the competition due to an ankle injury.
While this brings an end to her 2024 campaign, she is already aiming to compete in the 2028 Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles. Gabby was already on track to be the oldest woman to represent America in the gymnastics since 1952 this year.
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