Katelyn Carey Struggles with Illness but Shines in Vaulting Events

Katelyn Carey, the U.S. gymnast who won a gold medal in Tokyo, has been facing some tough times at the current Olympics this week. Despite her previous success, she shared that luck isn’t on her side this time around.

Feeling unwell, Carey opened up about her struggles after the first day of women’s competition. At just 24 years old, she described how she hasn’t been able to eat and struggled with low energy. She was the only Team USA member to address the press, wanting her fans to understand that there’s a real reason behind her not feeling her best.

On top of her health issues, her father, Brian Carey, who also coaches her, recently missed an official practice for Team USA due to illness. The federation confirmed he would return soon, but it still adds to the stress for Katelyn.

Three-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman expressed her concern and empathy for Carey, noting that athletes can face unexpected challenges on competition day, no matter how well they’ve prepared. Raisman hopes Carey knows how impressive it is to perform well, even when she’s not feeling her best. She pointed out that gymnastics is incredibly difficult, especially if you’re dealing with health issues.

Despite her struggles, Carey managed to impress with her vaulting skills, sitting second in the standings after successfully executing a Cheng vault and a double-twisting Yurchenko with an average score of 14.433. It looks like she’s set to advance to the vault apparatus final, proving once again her talent in gymnastics.