USA Gymnastics Star Drops Huge Olympics Announcement After 'Devastating' Injury

The USA Gymnastics team's Paris Olympics bid took a massive blow before it even started. This was after star gymnast Shilese Jones suffered a devastating injury during the Olympic Trials -- one that heartbreakingly forced her to sit out the Paris Games.

On Monday, Jones took to Instagram to make a major announcement about her future as she watched her teammates compete in the 2024 Olympics. According to the 22-year-old, she has now set her sights on returning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

"Thank you to all of my beautiful supporters for your love & kind words.❤️," Jones wrote.

"I’m devastated beyond words... 4 weeks ago I was ripped away from the biggest dream of my career.

"... My journey hasn’t been a simple one, and I’m still tackling obstacles as they come. This pain is temporary, but the scars will only fuel me that much more as I continue to chase my dream.

"... Now, I’m shifting focus to the future and my next chapter ahead - which is why I’m excited to announce you will see me on the road to LA 2028🫶🏽"

This is huge. This year would have been Jones' first trip to the Olympics but as she said, fate just wouldn't have it. She's stood strong amid major adversity, though, and this young lady has now promised to return with a bang.

The timing of the announcement is excellent too, as Simone Biles and the rest of the USA Gymnastics women's team prepare for the team final on Tuesday. This massive development involving their teammate should serve as a significant boost for the squad in their quest for gold in Paris.

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