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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.
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