Gymnastics is a sport of fine margins. One slip-up can cost a gymnast their whole routine. American gymnast Jade Carey knows this all too well. The 23-year-old represented the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she clenched her first Olympic gold medal. As she looked back on her successful day two years back, she shared an emotional update with her fans.

Before Carey won gold at the Olympics, she had to overcome her own set of struggles. Her latest social media post which the gymnast posted on her Instagram, referred to her challenges, followed by a powerful caption.

Carey’s Gymnastics Comeback at the Tokyo Olympics

In her heartfelt Instagram reel, Carey can be seen in her Team USA attire and proudly displaying the gold medal she earned at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The video marked the two-year anniversary of her unforgettable victory. A part of her caption read, “My biggest life lesson. I learned how strong I am and to never doubt myself. You can come back from anything no matter what.” Her post was a celebration of her success, but it also sheds light on the challenges Jade faced on her path to glory. During the 2020 Olympics, superstar gymnast Simone Biles suddenly withdrew from certain events to prioritize her mental health.

As a result, Carey was added to the field. Carey embraced the opportunity and gave her all in the finals of the vault and floor exercise. Unfortunately, the vault final started on a rough note for Carey as she encountered a misstep during her routine. What was supposed to be a Yurchenko 2 ½ turned into a tucked Yurchenko, leaving her with no twists. However, she did not give up but despite her best efforts; she finished last by a considerable margin.

Even after despair, Carey remained resilient and determined. After a night that she would rather forget, she made an astonishing comeback in the floor exercise final. Her stunning performance earned her a remarkable score of 14.366, securing the Olympic gold the following night. The Olympic champion has learned from her mistakes and has been a dominant force throughout her 2023 NCAA season as she prepares for next year’s Olympics.

Carey’s 2023 NCAA Gymnastics dominance

Jade Carey had been a force to be reckoned with throughout the 2023 NCAA season. With her consistency and versatility, she was the top-ranked all-around gymnast in the regular season. She took part in all 11 Oregon State competitions and totaled an astounding 44 routines. None of her routines scored below an impressive 9.850 mark during all her performances. On three occasions, she even earned perfect scores of 10.00. But despite her impressive run of form, she narrowly missed out on the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. In her final performance, she scored a high 9.9625. But despite an emphatic performance, she tied with Utah’s Cristal Isa, which saw her sharing the second place on the balance beam.

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Jade Carey’s Olympic story highlights her resilience, hard work, and self-belief. She has turned her setbacks into fuel and used it to emerge as a champion. Her inspiring Instagram reel and caption give her fans an insight into her winning mentality and to never give in to adversity.

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