Shilese Jones Calls Out USA Gymnastics’ ‘Silence’ After Olympic Trials Injury
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- (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesTwo years ago today, Shilese Jones’ Olympic dream came to a crashing halt.
Sports Money Shilese Jones Calls Out USA Gymnastics’ ‘Silence’ After Olympic Trials Injury By Caroline Price,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published Author Follow Author Jun 28, 2026, 08:16pm EDTJun 28, 2026, 08:26pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Gymnast Shilese Jones has spoken out, recounting her Olympic dream's abrupt end two years ago. A torn ACL during vault warmups at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials on June 28, 2024, abruptly ended her bid, despite her status as a top contender and six-time World Championship medalist. Jones recounted the immense physical and emotional toll, also criticizing USA Gymnastics leadership for their "silence" and lack of support, calling it as painful as the injury. Despite multiple surgeries and initial despair, Jones now embraces a renewed perspective, training elite skills and focusing on her resilience, refusing to let the setback define her.
Third-placed US' Shilese Jones and winner US' Simone Biles celebrate after the Women's Individual All-Around Final during the 52nd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, in Antwerp, northern Belgium, on October 6, 2023. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesTwo years ago today, Shilese Jones’ Olympic dream came to a crashing halt. Behind only Simone Biles, the six-time World Championship medalist was the closest athlete to an automatic bid for Team USA’s 2024 Olympic women’s gymnastics team – until June 28, 2024.