Douglas, who became the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title when she triumphed in London in 2012, competed for the first time in eight years…
Whether the gymnastics star's return to the sport carries all the way to the Paris Olympics remains to be seen.
The 28-year-old looked rusty in spots and promising in others while posting a score of 50.65 in the all-around. Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month. She will get another chance to qualify for the all-around competition at nationals when she takes the floor at the U.S. Classic in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 18.
Her comeback, however, has been shrouded in mystery. She was supposed to compete at the Winter Cup in February, but she pulled out just days before after testing positive for COVID-19. She has limited press exposure, and unlike 2020 Olympic gold medalists Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey, who competed at the American Classic, she opted not to participate in podium training on Friday.
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