Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas made a notable return to competitive gymnastics at the American Classic in Katy, marking her first competition since the 2016 Rio Olympics. Douglas, who last competed eight years ago, scored an all-around total of 50.65. Her performance secured her a spot at the upcoming U.S. Championships, setting her on the path to potentially compete at the Paris Olympics.
Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic https://t.co/PfFqy66i1G https://t.co/7SYYjhvYIB
Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic https://t.co/oGG0yU8Czz https://t.co/PKzgBViMJp
Olympic champion Douglas returns after eight-year absence https://t.co/thXV1XnPUP https://t.co/00xl6o8FJ4
Gabby Douglas is officially back. https://t.co/oEqjm6npcf
Gabby Douglas is officially back. The 2012 Olympic gymnastics champion posted an all-around total of 50.65 at the American Classic, her first competition since the 2016 Olympics. https://t.co/NrSUvZEwUa
2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic https://t.co/gOeJHpgKOq
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas competes for first time since 2016 on Saturday. https://t.co/fWKctXGFYN
Gabby Douglas competes for first time since Rio Olympics at American Classic https://t.co/jw7stxlvdd
Gabby Douglas’ last gymnastics competition was at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. On Saturday, the three-time gold medalist staged a comeback and qualified to compete at the U.S. Championships, putting her on a path to compete at the Paris Olympic. https://t.co/2yl1Yl9UfA
Gabby Douglas returns to competitive gymnastics and qualifies for U.S. Championships. https://t.co/sCgIprpnoK
Gabby Douglas's first meet since 2016: Potential? Yes. Mistakes? Yes. Time until trials? Not much. https://t.co/EJ71pwwYTp
Gabby Douglas makes improbable gymnastics return nearly eight years after Rio Olympics https://t.co/dY6aZljiDO
GABBY DOUGLAS IS BACK https://t.co/CQ8GsSCr4L
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas starts comeback in Katy at American Classic https://t.co/BsXH2M5DHs
Gabby Douglas is back. Photo by the great David Philip https://t.co/lpn3ZMIXeu
Gabby Douglas is making one of the most improbable comebacks in modern Olympic history https://t.co/pGTv7LSzrL https://t.co/pGTv7LSzrL
How to Watch Gabby Douglas' Return to Gymnastics? All About the American Classic https://t.co/6CNXYYwG7S