Olympic Gymnast Jade Carey Returns at 25 for LA 2028
Three-time Olympic medalist Jade Carey is making a comeback to elite gymnastics after finishing her college career. The 25-year-old's return could help Team USA bounce back from their worst World Championships showing in over two decades.
Just months after hanging up her college leotard, Olympic champion Jade Carey announced she's returning to elite gymnastics with unfinished business on her mind.
The 25-year-old shared the news on social media Saturday, telling fans that gymnastics has taught her about growth, resilience, and passion. "I still have more to give, and I'm not done yet," Carey said in her announcement video.
Carey wrapped up a stellar NCAA career with Oregon State in 2025 and has been serving as a student assistant coach for the Beavers. But her regular training videos on social media had fans wondering if a comeback was brewing.
Her timing couldn't be better for Team USA. The American squad struggled at the most recent World Championships, bringing home their lowest medal count since 2001. Carey owns seven world championship medals, including three gold, and her veteran experience could be exactly what the team needs heading into the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam this fall.
The Phoenix native collected three Olympic medals in her career so far. She won surprise gold on floor exercise in Tokyo 2021, then added team gold and individual vault bronze at the 2024 Paris Games.
Why This Inspires
Carey's comeback challenges outdated ideas about age in women's gymnastics. Her close friend Simone Biles was 27 when she dominated in Paris, becoming the oldest American gymnast to win Olympic gold in 76 years.
If Carey competes at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at age 27, she'd break the record set by her longtime teammate. She's currently tied with Aly Raisman as the fifth most decorated U.S. women's gymnast of all time, and just one more world or Olympic medal would move her up the rankings.
Carey isn't the only Paris "Golden Girl" making a return. Teammate Hezly Rivera has also announced her comeback to elite competition. Fans are now wondering if Jordan Chiles might join them on the journey to LA 2028.
At 25, Carey is proving that passion and determination don't come with an expiration date.
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