Paris Olympics 2024: Simone Biles Is Finally Making Her Season Debut, Gabby Douglas Still Missing

With 105 days until the Paris Olympics in 2024, anticipation is palpable as the gymnastics world gears up for a showdown. With a lineup of formidable US talent ready to showcase their skills, fans are eagerly awaiting the spectacle that awaits them. Among the seniors set to grace the competition floor is none other than the most decorated gymnast ever, Simone Biles, whose name alone commands attention.

With three Olympic appearances under her belt, Biles is on a mission to secure her fourth Olympic bid, adding yet another chapter to her storied career. Her presence infuses an electric energy and now spectators brace themselves for her 2024 season debut.

Simone Biles set to make her 2024 gymnastics season debut

In a post on X by USA Gymnastics, the 2024 Core Hydration Classic in Hartford, Connecticut, from May 17–18, 2024, is where Simone Biles will make her debut in competition in 2024. The federation shared a list of names and announced, “The following athletes have registered to compete at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic in Hartford, Connecticut!” Joining Biles in the senior division are a host of other elite athletes, each with their own aspirations and dreams of gymnastic glory.

From the dynamic Jade Carey to the tenacious Jordan Chiles, Kayla DiCello, Suni Lee, and others, the field is stacked with talent, promising fierce competition and unforgettable moments. Yet, amidst the excitement and anticipation, there’s a notable absence that hasn’t gone unnoticed. Gabby Douglas, the trailblazing athlete who made history as the first African-American gymnast to win the Olympic all-around title, is conspicuously missing from the lineup once again.

Gabby Douglas MIA once again

With whispers of a potential return for the Paris Olympics, fans had hoped to catch a glimpse of the iconic athlete in action. However, her absence from the 2024 Winter Cup and the subsequent 2024 USA Gymnastics National Team Camp from April 1–4, 2024, has left many wondering about her plans and aspirations for the future. But there is still hope.

One observant fan noted the absence of the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (where Gabby trains) gymnasts from the list, indicating that WOGA likely hasn’t submitted their registrations yet, which has left fans hopeful. Despite Douglas’s absence, the stage is set for a thrilling display of athleticism and skill at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic, as well as the return of gymnastics queen Simone Biles. Do you think we will catch a glimpse of these two Olympic legends in Connecticut? Comment below!

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