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Olympic gymnast Jade Carey has felt unwell during the Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old could not eat anything before competing and spoke out about her health. Her appearance amid performance, which did not go down without a hitch, has caused concern among the public.

Superstar gymnast Jade Carey, 24, has been going through a rough time at the Paris Olympics. The Team USA gymnast recently shared candid statements concerning her health and how it’s affected her during the gymnastics competitions. A widely shared video of one of her performances has been circulating, prompting concern for her.

User comment about Jade Carey, posted on July 29, 2024 | Source: X/@JudyAndLucie

This year’s Olympic Games look very different for the 24-year-old from when she scored a gold medal in the floor exercise competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games three years ago.

Speaking exclusively to Olympics.com after the opening day of the women’s competition on July 28, Carey explained, “I just have not been feeling well the past few days and haven’t been able to eat or anything
Jade Carey during day two of the Paris Olympic Games in Paris, France on July 28, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Carey, who reportedly had been the only team member from the US to speak to the press, continued, “I had, like, no energy today and didn’t really have a sense of what was going on in my head.”

Jade Carey during day two of the Paris Olympic Games in Paris, France on July 28, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

She ended her statement by clarifying that her intention in sharing this information is so that the public is aware that there is something wrong — health-wise — as opposed to her simply being nervous about competing.

Jade Carey hugging an unidentified person during the Paris Olympic Games, posted on July 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram/jadecarey

A video shared on TikTok of Carey’s performance during the event provides more context to the situation. The footage displays Carey executing somersaults in the air, forward flips, and back flips on the competition floor.

However, just as she lands on her feet after her final flip, she loses her balance and tumbles onto the floor. To lessen the blow of the fall, Carey used her hands as back springs to stop her body from rolling over itself off the mat.

Jade Carey takes a fall during the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics qualification in Paris, France on July 28, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Upon seeing that video, many took to online platforms to express their worry for Carey, especially where her physical appearance is concerned. “As a fellow Extremely Pale Girl and mom of Pale Children Who Get Sick, I thought she looked extra wan today from the jump. Poor kid,” wrote an observer.

Jade Carey performing the Vault during the Women’s Qualification in Paris, France on July 28, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Taking to Instagram after the Women’s Qualification event on July 28, Carey shared a post addressing her performance.

“all heart 🤍 not the day i was expecting to have but i can’t thank you all enough for the love and support. i am so proud of this team and what we accomplished today,” she penned in her caption alongside a carousel of images of her and her team members at the event.

Jade Carey posing for a picture with her fellow teammates, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee, during the Paris Olympic Games, posted on July 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram/jadecarey

Ending her message with a tone of determination, Carey stated, “we’re not done yet.” As the end of her caption indicated, the USA women’s gymnastics team competes in the Women’s Team Final today, which includes the floor, balance beam, uneven bars, and vault events.