Simone Biles, who has dominated the gymnastics world since her debut in 2013, now faces a formidable challenge as Gabby Douglas returns for the 2024 Olympics. When Gabby Douglas made her debut at the 2012 Olympic Games, she seemed too timid to be taken seriously. However, she proved everyone wrong by winning the all-around gold medal. Now, Douglas is back and ready to compete against Biles, adding an exciting twist to the gymnastics competition.

With both athletes coming from the same African-American ethnic background, many are excited to see them compete against each other on the world stage. Both of them are returning to gymnastics after a break. Douglas has been absent from the sport since the 2016 Olympics, while Biles took a hiatus after the 2020 Olympics. As a result, the U.S. team entered the 2021 World Championships with a weak roster. However, now that both Douglas and Biles have announced their comeback, it has injected a new level of excitement into the competition.

Gymnastics Legends To Collide

Simone Biles has promised her fans to be present at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She appeared on the “Late Show with James Corden” and announced, ?I will be in Paris?, ending her break from the sport. Biles had a harrowing experience of the ?twisties? at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She lost all sense of space while in mid-air and finished the rotation with a dangerous landing. She was apprehensive of her well-being and pulled out of all further events. Many people expressed their disappointment with her, which added to her pressure. During her break, she championed the cause of mental health in sports and emphasized the importance of prioritizing athletes‘ well-being.

Biles has already registered herself to compete in the U.S. Classic and is currently back in the National camp. She would need to tweak her routine according to the new guidelines announced by Olympic.com. Gabby Douglas has also petitioned the U.S. Classic to let her compete. The American superstar posted an Instagram post saying, ?I know I have a huge task ahead of me?. Nevertheless, fans are excited because they will get to see history in the making with two Olympic all-around gold medalists competing for an Olympic berth.

Excitement Mounts As Two Becomes Three

Sunisa Lee recently announced that she would join the fray and try to outdo the others. She is also an all-around Olympic gold medalist like Douglas and Biles. Lee has also registered to compete in the U.S. Classic scheduled to be held on August 5. While Lee and Biles have no problems participating at the Classic due to their previous accomplishments, Douglas will need to prove herself once again.

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Douglas is not allowed to directly petition for the U.S. Championships. Instead, she will have to win her way through the Classic in order to secure a spot. Many have speculated that she won’t be able to deliver her best performance due to her age. Previously, Douglas herself had remarked that an ace gymnast enjoyed their peak for two years. The great athlete is challenging herself with this recent decision. However, if she manages to succeed, it will undoubtedly solidify her position among the top gymnasts in the country.

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