Gabby Douglas Withdraws from USA Gymnastics Championships Due to Ankle Injury
Former Olympic All-Around Champion Sidelined Ahead of Key Competition
Douglas's Absence Leaves Void in Upcoming Championships
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas, the 2012 Olympic all-around champion, has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming USA Gymnastics Championships due to an ankle injury. The championships, scheduled for Fort Worth, Texas, are a key event in the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Douglas, who has been a member of the U.S. national team since 2011, was expected to be a top contender for this year's all-around championship. Her absence leaves a void in the competition and raises questions about her availability for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Douglas's withdrawal is a setback for the U.S. gymnastics team, which is looking to reclaim its dominance on the world stage. The team has been struggling to regain its form since the 2016 Rio Olympics, where it failed to medal in the women's team competition for the first time since 2000.
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