How to Watch Gabby Douglas' Return to Gymnastics? All About the American Classic

Gabby Douglas’ comeback is around the corner.

The three-time Olympic gold medalist is making her anticipated return to competitive gymnastics at the 2024 American Classic, marking her first competition since the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Douglas, who is the 2012 Olympic all-around champion and the 2015 World all-around silver medalist, told NBC News in February that the reason she took “a step back” was to “work on [her] mental state.”

In July 2023, Douglas hinted on Instagram that she had resumed gymnastics training and was aiming to compete in the Paris Olympics. “I did a lot of journaling, reflecting, soul searching and found myself back where it all began,” she wrote in part alongside a photo of herself over a balance beam.

Douglas’ return to the sport was supposed to happen at the 2023 Winter Cup in February; however, she tested positive for COVID-19 and had to withdraw from the event. “I was so excited to get back out on the competition floor,” she wrote on Instagram while announcing the news.

Though Douglas was “crushed” at the setback, she assured fans that she’d “see [them] soon” in her caption. Now, the time has finally come when the American Classic kicks off on April 27.

Here’s how to watch Gabby Douglas’ anticipated return to gymnastics.

What is the American Classic?

Gabby Douglas at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
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The American Classic is one of the final two opportunities to qualify for the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships (May 30-June 2), the event that serves as the qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials (June 27-30) ahead of the 2024 Paris Games this summer.

Who is competing in the American Classic?

The American Classic will be an exciting event to watch, drawing the biggest names in gymnastics to the floor to compete. Douglas, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Joscelyn Roberson are among the gymnasts who will be competing.

When is the American Classic?

Gabrielle Douglas performing her routine at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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The American Classic takes place on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Douglas and the aforementioned headliners will compete in the Senior Division at 2:45 p.m. ET.