Shilese Jones criticizes USA Gymnastics for lack of support after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Shilese Jones spoke out about her injury experiences from the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials held in Minneapolis. After tearing her ACL during warmups, Jones managed to score the highest on the uneven bars but withdrew from the competition. She expressed disappointment over the lack of support from USA Gymnastics leadership during her injury, claiming their silence impacted her emotionally. As she reflects on her journey, Jones is focused on recovery and personal growth despite past setbacks. She has recently been training again, showcasing elite skills in the gym.
- •Jones injured her knee during warmups at Olympic Trials
- •Scored highest on uneven bars before withdrawing
- •Criticized USA Gymnastics for lack of support
- •Vowed to continue training amidst adversity
- •Jones has been seen training elite skills recently
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Shilese Jones Calls Out USA Gymnastics’ ‘Silence’ After Olympic Trials Injury
"Two years after her Olympic dream ended with a knee injury, six-time World medalist Shilese Jones spoke out about heartbreak, physical hurdles, and alleged lack of support from USA Gymnastics.
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