Championships Carey's Homecoming Gymnastics

FILE - Jade Carey, of the United States, is introduced during the women's artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris.

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Jade Carey returns home to the US gymnastics championships with 'no expectations, no pressure'

Jade Carey returns home to the US gymnastics championships with 'no expectations, no pressure'

Jade Carey doesn't need to compete at the U.S. gymnastics championships, but she's doing it for the joy. The 26-year-old Olympic gold medalist could have retired after her NCAA career ended in 2025, but she returned to the gym for fun. Carey says she has no expectations or pressure, just a desire to enjoy the sport. Her father and coach supports her flexible training approach. Carey plans to add difficulty gradually as she vies for a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic team. Carey says her internal drive to compete remains strong. She wants to see how far she can push herself while enjoying every moment.