Jade Carey tops American Classic field; Gabby Douglas returns
Just over a week after wrapping up her junior season at Oregon State University, Tokyo Olympic floor champion Jade Carey grabbed the all-around title at the 2024 American Classic in Katy, Texas, edging out 2023 American Classic champion Myli Lew.
How to watch: Douglas, Lee, Carey headline 2024 American Classic
The road to Paris will make a stop in Katy, Texas for the American Classic, as some of the nationโs top gymnasts, including Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, Jade Carey and Suni Lee will hope to make a statement ahead of a busy summer competition schedule.
Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible.
Texas Tough: These women are making headlines in Tokyo
Simone Biles will compete. Thatโs the word from Japan regarding the elite gymnast from Spring. After withdrawing from several Olympic events due to a condition dubbed the โtwistiesโ, a resilient Biles appears to be ready to compete on the balance beam. All-around champ Sunisa Lee is also in the beam line-up very early Tuesday morning.
Suni Lee looks to shine again, Houston women ready to compete in other events
Before we look to whatโs on the Olympic line-up on this Saturday night in Houston, letโs fast forward to early tomorrow morning. Expect to wake up to a lot of spoilers if you sleep through the next gymnastics events in Tokyo.
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