Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

As a former gymnast myself, I can deeply relate to the stories of these young athletes who are about to embark on their Olympic journey. Their determination and resilience are truly inspiring, especially when considering the challenges they have faced in order to reach this level.


Aly Raisman is taking to the floor for a Team USA Olympian.

Following a tumble caused by sickness during the Women’s Gymnastics Qualifiers for the 2024 Summer Olympics on July 28, Jade Carey, who has since retired, publicly supported her fellow competitor.

Aly expressed her pride and appreciation for your exceptional performance on X, previously known as Twitter, on July 28th. However, it saddens her that our community puts undue pressure on athletes, causing you to feel compelled to justify yourself.

Aly, who had earlier secured six Olympic medals representing the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, also mentioned that Jade’s display in Paris demonstrated her humanity and it’s perfectly fine to err, emphasizing that “It’s alright to commit errors.”

1. The 30-year-old expressed, “I’m eagerly anticipating seeing more of you in the near future!” They also added, “I truly hope you recover soon because you’re an inspiration to many. Just a reminder: there are people back home who aspire to achieve what you do.”

And Jade was clearly feeling the love, replying, “Awe thank you aly. you’re the best!”

A 24-year-old gymnast, competing with teammates Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera at the Paris games, shared after her routine that she had been unwell while training for her performances.

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

She shared with Olympics.com that she hasn’t been in good health over the past few days, and her appetite has vanished completely. Today, she felt drained of energy and struggled to make sense of her thoughts.

In Jade’s words, she expressed her desire for others to be aware that there was indeed an issue at hand.

1. Apart from this, there was something else she wanted her fans to understand. Beyond doubt, Jade didn’t forget to convey her heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering support during the entire journey.

She wasn’t anticipating today to be the way it was, but her heart is filled with gratitude for your love and encouragement after my Instagram post about our floor routine. I’m incredibly proud of my team and what we achieved together today. Our journey isn’t over yet.

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Jade won the gold medal in the women’s floor exercise event. She felt compelled to ease her supporters’ concerns and make it clear that her triumphant performance was not related to overcoming “twisties,” a challenge she had discussed before.

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

She shared with Elle magazine during an interview on July 17 that many of us experience this situation. It’s aggravating, she explained, because you can visualize yourself performing the task in your mind, and you know you have the skills to do it since you’ve done it before, but for some reason, your body just won’t cooperate.

She shared that in challenging situations, her approach has been to temporarily step aside, regroup, revisit the fundamentals, and gradually rebuild her confidence. Sometimes, she even finds herself needing to delve deeper until she feels completely ready and assured again. It can be disheartening to move backwards, but it’s an essential aspect of this sport.

For more about Team USA’s gymnastics team going for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, keep reading.

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

1. The rationale behind Simone Biles, a 27-year-old from Texas, being referred to as the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) is clear: She’s the most decorated gymnast in history. This achievement includes seven Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, with an impressive tally of 23 golds among them.

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

As a lifestyle expert, allow me to share Sunisa “Suni” Lee’s remarkable journey. Born in Minnesota in 2003, I began my training in gymnastics at the tender age of six, a path that would lead me to great heights.

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

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Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

Jade Carey can attribute her introduction to gymnastics to her parents, who owned a gym where she spent most of her childhood. Born in 1997, Carey began training in 2002 and competed at the elite level starting in 2017. She joined the Olympic team in 2020 but faced challenges during her vault performance, finishing eighth place. However, she didn’t let this setback discourage her and went on to win gold in the floor exercise event. Carey shared with Olympics.com that she was proud of herself for overcoming her disappointment after a difficult day, thanks to her father’s encouragement. Despite initial plans to retire after the Olympics and attend Oregon State University, Carey felt motivated to continue competing and aims for another Olympic appearance in 2024.

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

Hezly Rivera is all set to represent the US for the first time at the Olympics. This achievement comes just weeks after she turned 16, making her the youngest athlete in the entire U.S. team for the 2024 Games. Speaking with TopMob News in July, Rivera shared her excitement: “I was thrilled because all my hard work had finally paid off. I couldn’t believe it when I heard my name called out – I almost didn’t trust it!”

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

Joscelyn Roberson, a talented 18-year-old gymnast from Texas, has earned the role of traveling reserve for the 2024 U.S. Olympic women’s team. Her excitement is palpable; she expressed it eloquently on Instagram in July with the exclamation, “I am going to Paris!!!! Dreams really do come true. See you guys there!”

Gymnast Aly Raisman Defends Jade Carey After Her Fall at Paris Games

20-year-old Leanne Wong from Kansas serves as a traveling substitute athlete for the 2024 women’s gymnastics team in the Olympics. Initially, she was an alternate for the 2020 Tokyo Games, but fellow alternate Kara Eaker contracted COVID-19, prompting both to quarantine. Following her quarantine experience during the previous Olympics and being confined to a hotel room, Wong reconsidered her goals and chose to return to elite gymnastics. This decision led her to compete in her first worlds, where she earned a silver and bronze in 2021. Additionally, she clinched gold medals at the 2022 and 2023 World Championships with her team. Besides her international success, Wong is also part of the University of Florida Gators team, having been crowned the NCAA uneven bars champion this year.

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