After 6 Year Hiatus, Gymnast Gabby Douglas Rejoins the Ranks, Setting Sights on Olympics 2024

When it comes to the word ?hiatus,? one name is stuck with sports enthusiasts -? ?Simone Biles?. This legendary figure has etched her name in history post her comeback in 2023. However, she isn?t the only one. Yet another iconic American gymnastics star is set to mark the upcoming championship after a long halt in championships in her gymnastic career. She is Gabby Douglas.?

The athlete left the gymnastics scene after the 2016 Rio Games where she faced challenges and controversies. Despite facing setbacks, the negative backlash affected her and her family during the Rio Games, and Douglas took a break. Now the star is all set to make her return for events. A recent social media post making headlines with her ?camp back? highlights.

Gabby Douglas showcasing her comeback preparation

A few days ago, Gabby Douglas added a story where she showcased how she is back in the gym. Time and again, she added another image on November 16th, 2023 where she added a post featuring her with other mates in camp. Douglas captioned it, ?First camp back!!?

Her fresh stories, and posts all are dedicated to how she is back to her training and eyeing the upcoming biggest showdown in 2024. After a hiatus, the athlete went to prioritize mental health. But, now the three-time Olympic gold medalist is back on the mat. Her social media is pretty active in terms of offering a sneak peek into her upcoming comeback.

The prodigy earlier, in the holiday spirit showcased a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, hinting at Christmas arriving early. With this, the spotlight was her daring fashion statement. She paired it with dagger-shaped earrings. The highlight was further accompanied by the caption, “mood,” this bold accessory delivered a clear message to her rivals in the upcoming gymnastics competitions.

American gymnast’ hiatus & reflective journey

The notable exit from gymnastics unfolded as Gabby Douglas, the trailblazing first African-American gymnast to clinch an individual all-around Olympic title. She announced a hiatus post the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. Controversies and immense pressure compelled her temporary departure. Douglas faced criticism for a tweet advising women to dress modestly, responding to teammate Aly Raisman’s allegations against USA Gymnastics doctor Lawrence G Nassar.

This sparked discord among the “Final Five” team, and Simone Biles voiced disappointment in Douglas’ remarks. Despite the controversies following her 2016 win, Douglas promptly apologized in 2017, acknowledging the tweet’s impact. During her hiatus, she delved into profound introspection through journaling and reflection.

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Now, after years away from the spotlight, Douglas stuns with a comeback announcement. Remarkably, the last three Olympic all-around champions?Douglas, Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee?are back in training for the Paris 2024 Games, promising an exciting era for U.S. gymnastics with the potential inclusion of these champions in the squad.

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