Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas' long-awaited return to competition appears to have hit a snag. The three-time Olympic gold medalist revealed that she will miss this weekend's USA Gymnastics Winter Cup in Louisville due to a positive COVID-19 test.
He was expected to participate in three Winter Cup events, which would have marked his first meet since the 2016 Olympics. Douglas helped the United States capture gold in team competitions at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
“Hey guys,” Douglas wrote in an Instagram post. “I am very sad to say that I will not be competing this weekend. I was excited to get back on the competition track, but unfortunately, I just tested positive for COVID.
“Thank you so much for all your support and positive energy, it really means a lot to me. I'm gutted, but I'll see you soon! Sending my best to everyone competing.”
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Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, right, teaches gymnastics to Jay Pharoah on IMDb's “Special Skills” series in Los Angeles. The “Special Skills” episode aired on March 10, 2020. (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
The Winter Cup has traditionally been used to help American gymnasts prepare for the Summer Olympic team.
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Douglas has the distinction of being the first African-American gymnast to win the Olympic all-around gold medal. If Ella Douglas makes a successful return as a member of the U.S. team in Paris, she will become the first American woman since Dominique Dawes to make three Olympic teams.
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDd)
While Douglas is away, reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee will compete on beam and uneven bars. The meet is the first since the 2023 US Championships. Lee, 20, has been battling health issues for most of the year that have limited her training.
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Other competitors in Louisville will include former NCAA champion Trinity Thomas and two-time world championship gold medalist Skye Blakely.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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