Shilese Jones aims for gymnastics return after injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Shilese Jones, a two-time World Championships medalist, is planning a return to gymnastics after missing the 2024 Olympics due to injuries. After suffering a torn ACL and meniscus in 2024, followed by a rotator cuff surgery in 2025, she is focusing on rehabilitation. Jones is currently coaching young gymnasts while working on her recovery and aims to compete next summer. She eyes the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as her main goal, stating she wants to ensure she's fully healthy and confident before returning to competition.
- •Jones hopes to return to competition next summer.
- •She suffered a knee injury before the 2024 Olympic Trials.
- •Her goal is to compete in the 2028 Olympics.
- •Jones is involved in coaching younger gymnasts.
- •She feels positive about her shoulder recovery.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Shilese Jones works toward gymnastics return: 'The story still continues'
"Shilese Jones won world championships all-around medals in 2022 and 2023, but missed a chance at the 2024 Olympics due to injuries.
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