Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas’ extremely anticipated return to competitors seems to have hit a snag. The three-time Olympic gold medalist revealed she is going to miss this weekend’s USA Gymnastics’ Winter Cup in Louisville on account of a constructive COVID-19 take a look at outcome.
She was anticipated to take part in three occasions on the Winter Cup, which might have marked her first meet for the reason that 2016 Olympics. Douglas helped the U.S. seize gold in staff competitors on the 2016 Video games in Rio de Janeiro.
“Hey guys,” Douglas wrote in an Instagram publish. “I’m so sad to say that I won’t be competing this weekend. I was excited to get back out on the competition floor, but unfortunately, I just tested positive for COVID.
“Thanks a lot for all your help and constructive power – it actually does imply the world to me. I am crushed, however I will see you guys quickly! Sending my greatest to everybody competing.”
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Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, right, teaches Jay Pharoah gymnastics on the IMDb Series “Particular Abilities” in Los Angeles. The episode of “Particular Abilities” aired March 10, 2020. (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
The Winter Cup has traditionally been used to help American gymnasts gear up for the summer Olympic team.
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Douglas holds the distinction of being the first African American gymnast to win the Olympic all-around gold medal. If Douglas pulls off a successful comeback as a member of the U.S. team in Paris, she will become the first American woman since Dominique Dawes to make three Olympic teams.
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDd)
While Douglas is out, reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee will compete on beam and uneven bars. The meet is her first since the 2023 U.S. Championships. The 20-year-old Lee has been battling health issues for the better part of a year that have limited her training.
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Other competitors in Louisville will include former NCAA champion Trinity Thomas and two-time world championship gold medalist Skye Blakely.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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