Olympic Gold Medalist Jade Carey Announces Elite Gymnastics Comeback
Jade Carey is officially returning to gymnastics competition. The two-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist announced her comeback in a social media post on Saturday, joining the race for LA 2028.
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 3: Bronze medalist Jade Carey of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Vault Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 3, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages) Getty Images One of USA Gymnastics’ 'Golden Girls’ is returning to the elite gymnastics stage. Jade Carey announced her intent to return to competition in a social media post , shared Saturday evening.
Carey is a three-time Olympic medalist, most recently helping Team USA to Olympic gold in Paris, where she also won an individual bronze medal on the vault. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Carey won a surprise gold medal on the floor exercise. “Gymnastics has always been at the center of my life, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting," the 25-year-old said, reading aloud to her fans.
“Gymnastics has taught me so many lessons about growth, resilience and passion. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s been unforgettable. I wouldn’t be able to do this without the love and support from you all.
So thank you," she continued. "With that being said, I still have more to give, and I'm not done yet. ” Carey concluded her storied NCAA gymnastics career with the Oregon State Beavers in 2025 and has since served as the Student Assistant Coach for the program.