Jade Carey Reveals Illness Behind Floor Routine Fall at Paris Olympics

U.S. gymnast Jade Carey attributed her disappointing performance in the women’s gymnastics competition on Sunday to an illness that left her feeling weak and disoriented. During her floor routine, Carey fell backward and stepped out of bounds three times, resulting in a significant deduction of nearly one point. The 24-year-old, who previously won an Olympic gold medal for her floor routine in Tokyo, expressed her struggles in an interview with Olympics.com, stating that she had been unwell for several days and unable to eat. Carey emphasized that her performance issues were not due to nerves, but rather a genuine health concern. She shared her experience on social media, assuring fans that she had given her all despite feeling unwell. Her father, Brian Carey, a gymnastics coach, also faced health issues, missing women’s podium training earlier in the week, which may have contributed to the team's challenges. Despite her difficulties, Team USA successfully advanced to the all-around final scheduled for Tuesday. Carey's score of 10.633 on the floor routine means she will not defend her title in that event. However, she performed admirably on the vault, scoring 14.433, which positions her favorably for advancement in that category. As the competition continues, Carey remains hopeful and grateful for the support from her fans.