What happened to Gabby from the Olympics?
Douglas stopped training in 2016 after two successful stints at the Olympic Games. She has not officially announced her retirement but did not take part in the US Olympic team trials for Tokyo. Olympians file paperwork to take their names out of a US Anti-Doping Agency testing pool when they officially retire.
Did Simone Biles drop out of vault final?
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has withdrawn from the event finals for the vault and uneven bars at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics announced. Biles, 24, withdrew from the team final after one rotation as well as the individual all-around final, citing concerns about her mental health.
What happened to Gabby Douglas at 2016 Olympics?
2016 Summer Olympics Douglas narrowly missed advancing to the all-around final to defend her title despite tallying the third-highest score in the preliminaries, since she was outscored by teammates Biles and Raisman and rules only allow two competitors from one NOC, similar to Wieber four years ago in London.
Why did Simone withdraw from the Olympics?
“After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health,” read a statement from the governing body.
How old is Gabby Douglas at the Olympics?
Gabby Douglas, the 16-year-old Olympic gold medalist, vaults during the individual all-around competition during day six of the Olympics. The Flying Squirrel soars above the balance beam during Day 1 of the USA Olympic Trials.
What happened to Gabby Douglas in 2012?
Gabby Douglas rallied from a disappointing balance beam routine earlier in 2012, learning from her mistakes. The Flying Squirrel showed great form and stayed steady on the beam during women’s gymnastics qualifications on day two in London.
Who is the coach of Gabby Douglas?
Douglas (left), who finished second overall, celebrates with her coach, Liang Chow, after successfully completing her vault during the U.S. gymnastics championships on June 10, 2012.
Who won the Olympics gymnastics gold medal?
U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas won the women’s all-around on Thursday, becoming the third straight American to win gymnastics’ biggest prize. The 16-year-old Douglas, who grew up in Virginia Beach, claimed her second gold medal of the London Games.