Gabby Douglas, first Black woman Olympic all-around gymnastics champ, announces return to competition at Winter Cup in Louisville after near 8-year hiatus, aiming for 2024 Olympic team.

Gabby Douglas, the 2012 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion, has announced her return to competition after a near eight-year hiatus. The 28-year-old gymnast, who made history as the first Black woman to win the Olympic title, will participate in the Winter Cup in Louisville, Kentucky on February 24. Douglas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, took a break from gymnastics after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro games but returned to training in 2022 with the hope to make the 2024 Olympic team.

February 06, 2024
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