Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from the U.S. gymnastics championship. Douglas will not compete in Fort Worth, Texas, this weekend, citing an ankle injury.
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Gabby Douglas Pulls Out Of U.S. Championships
Douglas? unfortunate injury ends her bid for the 2024 Paris Olympic group. Gabby returned to the competitors this spring just after virtually an eight-year absence, hoping to make the U.S. group for this summer?s Paris Games.
Despite the situations, the gymnast told ESPN that she is proud of what she has achieved more than her 18-month comeback.
According to EPSN, Gabby is the 1st Black gymnast to win the Olympic all-about title at the 2012 London Games and helped the U.S. earn back-to-back group golds in London and Rio in 2016.
Gabby officially announced her comeback earlier this year in February. She later returned to competitors in April at the American Classic in Katy, Texas, exactly where she certified for the U.S. championships.
Social Media Reacts To Gabby?s Injury
Following the announcement of Gabby?s withdrawal, the Roomies showed enjoy to the Olympic champion in The Shade Room comment section. Several social media customers shared their disappointment about the news and sent her nicely wishes on a speedy recovery.
Instagram user @thislittleliteofmine wrote, ?I do not really feel like she had sufficient help from the athletes/her peers. They all suck up to Simone and overlook that Gabby walked so Simone could run.
Instagram user @vibe.lino wrote, ?Does that mean no Olympics for her??
While Instagram user @_diorsax_ wrote, ?I pray she gets better.?
Then Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, ?Awwww man Gabby I know she wanted this badly! I was rooting for her! She was the best during her time your legacy can?t be erased young lady !!! Get well soon.?
Instagram user @moneyluvsme____ wrote, ?She has nothing to prove!?
Instagram user @loulouceesay wrote, ?This is sad, was hoping to see. her come back. Maybe next year.?
Instagram user @_tysunraveling wrote, ?Praying for her healing, peace, and success!!?
Finally Instagram user @congoqueen08 wrote, ?We are forever cheering you on.?
Gabby Looks Forward To The Future
The U.S. championships would have been Gabby?s final likelihood to get an invitation to the Olympic trials in Minneapolis in June. However, she plans to continue coaching in preparation for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. She will also reunite with her longtime representative, Lowell Taub of Range Sports.
?I proved to myself and to the sport that my skills remain at an elite level. My plan is to continue to train for the L.A. 2028 Olympics. It would be such an honor to represent the U.S. at a home Olympics,? Gabby stated in a statement.
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