Jade Carey Withdraws from Olympic Floor Exercise Final Due to Illness
The U.S. gymnast cites health issues for her performance struggles but remains in vault and team competitions.
- Jade Carey will not defend her floor exercise gold medal from Tokyo after failing to qualify for the finals in Paris.
- Carey revealed she had been unwell and unable to eat, impacting her energy and performance during the qualifiers.
- Despite the setback, Carey secured a spot in the vault final and will compete with the U.S. team in the upcoming events.
- Carey's father and coach, Brian Carey, also missed training sessions due to illness, adding to the challenges faced.
- Carey expressed gratitude for the support from fans and fellow athletes, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and resilience.