Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics

Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics

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Gabby Douglas, a three-time Olympic champion gymnast, has ended her bid for Team USA due to an ankle injury. Her representative confirmed the injury after she withdrew from the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championship in Texas. Douglas had recently returned to gymnastics, aiming to compete in the Paris Olympics, marking her first competition since the 2016 Rio Games. Despite the setback, Douglas expressed her intention to train for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles during an ESPN interview.

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Why did Gabby Douglas end her bid for Team USA?

She decided to retire.

She suffered an ankle injury.

She wanted to focus on coaching.

She was not selected for the team.

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When did Gabby Douglas last compete before her recent return?

2014 World Championships

2012 London Olympics

2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics

2018 Commonwealth Games

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Where was Gabby Douglas hoping to compete before her injury?

Los Angeles Olympics

Paris Olympics

Beijing Olympics

Tokyo Olympics

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What are Gabby Douglas' plans for the future?

To become a sports commentator

To train for the 2028 Olympics

To coach young gymnasts

To retire from gymnastics

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In which city will the 2028 Olympics be held, where Gabby Douglas hopes to compete?

Rio de Janeiro

Paris

Tokyo

Los Angeles