Jade Carey To Begin Olympic Comeback At 2026 American Classic

BusinessSportsMoneyJade Carey To Begin Olympic Comeback At 2026 American ClassicByCaroline Price,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published AuthorFollow AuthorJun 09, 2026, 05:30am EDTPARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 03: Jade Carey of Team United States celebrates after finishing her routine during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Vault Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)Getty ImagesMark your calendars, Olympic gymnastics fans. Jade Carey’s return to the elite gymnastics stage is confirmed. The three-time Olympic medalist will take her first competitive step toward LA 2028 at the American Classic on June 27.Carey announced her return to elite gymnastics training in April, but – until Monday – the exact date of her return remained uncertain. Now, all eyes turned to the last weekend of June. Carey’s name appeared on the official event roster for the American Classic on Monday, laying out a timeline for the Olympian’s highly anticipated return.Though American Classic is typically untelevised, the competition serves as a key qualifier for August’s U.S. National Championships. Held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 25–28, the event will feature Carey and other senior elite contenders on June 27. After winning gold with the team and bronze on the vault in Paris, Carey returned to compete for the Oregon State Beavers women’s gymnastics team, where she finished her career as a 25-time NCAA All-American. For the 2026 collegiate season, Carey served as a student assistant coach for her former team while remaining active in the gym. After months of speculation from fans, Carey made the announcement: the Olympic champion was back. MORE FOR YOUJade Carey’s Path to LA 2028The timing preceded the U.S. elite competitive schedule ramping up over the summer, beginning with June’s American Classic, then the U....