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The countdown to Paris 2024 has officially begun, marking the start of an exciting journey for many elite athletes. There is major excitement surrounding the 2024 Olympics in gymnastics. The gymnastics world is buzzing with anticipation as top athletes like Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles gear up for what promises to be the biggest clash of their careers. With their incredible skills and determination, these gymnasts are poised to make a lasting impact on the world stage in Paris in 2024.

Olympians Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Sunisa Lee are currently training with their respective teams. The excitement is palpable as all three recently shared similar updates on social media, expressing their unwavering commitment to the upcoming competition.

Preparing for the Olympic showdown

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Jade Carey is training with the Oregon State Beavers to secure a berth on the U.S. squad for the Olympics. The great athlete found a renewed sense of determination after winning the gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Jordan Chiles, a fellow NCAA gymnast, is hoping to join her in Paris next year. She trains with the UCLA Bruins, but she will prepare for the Olympics in Simone Biles? family-owned gym. She spoke to International Gymnast in May 2023, announcing, ?I?ll be training in Texas all of 2024 for the Olympics?.?

Chiles has won just one silver medal so far. She hopes that by training in her best friend?s gym, she will be better prepared to snatch the elusive gold. Sunisa Lee has also returned to the gym after a kidney problem abruptly ended her gymnastics career at Auburn University. Last month, Lee declared, ?I will not stop pursuing my dreams for a bid to Paris in 2024?.

Recently, Auburn University posted a few images of Lee from her 2020 Tokyo Olympic journey on social media. The Auburn Gymnastics Team captioned the Instagram post, ?Counting down the days until #Paris2024 by reliving THE BEST moments from #Tokyo2020?.?Despite all the excitement, it will not be an easy feat for all three contenders to make it to the U.S. squad.

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Challenges on the Road to Paris 2024

The U.S. Olympic Team Trials, which will take place between 27-30 June next year, will decide the final roster for Paris. Minneapolis will play host to all the promising athletes vying for a spot on the team. Sunisa Lee is especially excited, saying, ?I can?t wait for the Olympic Trials to be in my backyard?. All three athletes are aware that the 2024 Olympics will be stressful. They are taking things slowly and trying their best to keep a healthy balance between training and rest.

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They understand the importance of pacing themselves and avoiding burnout in order to perform at their best during the trials and, ultimately, at the Paris 2024 Olympics. As the countdown continues and the excitement builds, these extraordinary gymnasts are looking forward to an opportunity of a lifetime.

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