Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes Comeback With Eye on Paris Olympics

Published: 28 April 2024 at 03:23

Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 2012, returned to competition after eight years, scoring 50.65 in the all-around. She aims to qualify for the US championships and secure a spot on the heavily favored US team for the Paris Olympics. Douglas last competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics and has been training in Dallas for the past two years. Her comeback has been marked by limited press exposure and a mystery surrounding her performance, with a focus on consistency in her routines.

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