Gabby 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.
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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. However, she said that age will not stop her.
“I love this sport and I love pushing my limits,” she told the outlet. “I hope I can inspire both my peers and the next generation of gymnasts that age is just a number, and you can accomplish anything you work hard for.”
She continued, saying, “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 concluded.
We wish her a speedy recovery!
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