Jade Carey joins Suni Lee in 2028 Olympic return push with Team USA lineup in flux

Jade Carey has officially rejoined the elite gymnastics circuit ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, teaming up with Sunisa “Suni” Lee and Katelyn Ohashi in a bid to secure spots on the revamped U.S. team. Carey, a Tokyo and Paris Games veteran, already claimed two gold medals at the American Classic on June 28, signaling her intent to chase another Olympic run.

What happened?

On June 28, Jade Carey returned to elite competition at the American Classic in Schaumburg, Illinois, winning gold on floor exercise and balance beam. The 24-year-old posted a video on Instagram on March 18 announcing her comeback, calling it “the next chapter.” Her first elite meet since 2024 drew immediate attention, especially after she faced Katelyn Ohashi-another late-blooming returner-who also competed at the event.

Why it matters for Jade Carey

Carey’s return adds depth to a U.S. women’s gymnastics team already in flux ahead of LA 2028. She joins Lee, who announced her comeback on July 16, and Ohashi, who shocked the sport by returning at 29. Carey’s floor gold in June came after Simone Biles withdrew from multiple events at the Paris Games due to the “twisties,” a mental block that derailed her Tokyo run. Carey capitalized, winning gold on floor as an individual in Tokyo.

Who else could make the team?

The official roster won’t be set until June 19, 2028, after the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Lee, Carey, and 2024 alternate Hezly Rivera are seen as front-runners. Biles, who turns 31 in March 2028, has left the door open with a 50% chance of competing. Jordan Chiles, another Tokyo and Paris teammate, has also left her options open. Skye Blakely, a seasoned elite, remains in the mix as well.

What’s next for Jade Carey?

Carey’s next target is the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, where she’ll face Lee, Ohashi, and a possible Biles. Her floor and beam results in June prove she’s still a threat on both apparatuses. But the depth of the U.S. roster-with veterans and rising stars-means every routine will count. The trials will cap two days of competition starting June 19, 2028, with the final team named shortly after.