Gymnast Gabby Douglas Ends Olympic Bid Due to Injury

Published on May 30, 2024

Olympic gold-medallist Gabby Douglas withdrew from a U.S. championship after 8 years of being away from competition, citing an ankle injury, ending her hopes of participating in the Paris Olympics this summer. Ms. Douglas, 28, appeared in the sports scene again this year, competing in the asymmetric bars during the U.S. Classic in Connecticut, which determines Olympic participation. She fell twice during her program and withdrew from the Classic without giving a reason. Last week, she announced she had an ankle injury, making her unable to compete in the U.S. Championships in Texas this weekend. Her bid to join the U.S. Olympic squad for Paris therefore comes to an end....

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