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CORVALLIS: When Jade Carey visits Paris later this month for the 2024 Summer Olympics, she has an unexpected goal in mind.
Carey remembers that the most decorated gymnast in Oregon State history also flopped in the vault, even though everyone remembers that she won a gold medal at the most recent Summer Games.
She recalls competing as an individual rather than as a member of the American team that won a silver medal, even though most people only remember her as a member of the team.
While many people are aware of the multitude of medals Carey has collected from elite and collegiate competitions over the years, she can not help but think of the one she was not able to win at the U.S. championships last year.
surprisingly placed 15th overall in the competition.
Therefore, when Carey represents the Beavers and the red, white, and blue in Paris, she is not merely trying to adorn her trophy case with more bling.
At the Oregon State gymnastics practice facility in Corvallis on Wednesday, Carey stated, “Me and the four of us who were (at the Olympics) last time, we have been talking about how we want redemption.” For all of us, there was always something that could have been done better. That was undoubtedly a significant motivator.
“I wanted a gold medal on the vault and floor in 2021, but I did not get it on the vault. Thus, I believe that vault is one of my greatest redemptions; just completing that last once more and demonstrating my ability to medal there.”
Carey is excited to compete in her second Olympics, but she is also looking forward to joining fellow gymnasts Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera on the American team.
She is pursuing normalcy as well.
Her first Olympic experience occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, one year later than anticipated, and in the midst of strict health and safety regulations. It was an experience unlike any other in Olympic history, with protests from Japanese citizens calling for the Games to be canceled due to the pandemic marring the proceedings.
It was forbidden for fans to attend events. Family members were not permitted.to journey in order to assist rivals. Rather than staying in the Olympic Village, where Olympians usually reside during the Games, athletes were forced to quarantine alone in hotels.
Carey’s father, Brian Carey, who also serves as her coach, was the only family member present when she won the gold in the floor competition, so she had to celebrate in virtual isolation afterward.
“I believe that having a typical experience is one of the main reasons I am going back,” Carey stated. It will be awesome to just have a crowd in the arena. Two years ago, we held a test event in the actual Olympic arena, and it was extremely crowded.
and lively and enjoyable. I can only image how much more thrilling it will be when the Olympics roll around. Additionally, being able to remain in the village will allow us to interact with other athletes and generally have a typical experience.
