In her much-anticipated return to competitive gymnastics, Gabby Douglas showcased routines with difficult skills that proved she has the potential to compete with the best.
But several major mistakes signaled that she must show improvement over the next two months to be a strong contender for the U.S. Olympic team in Paris.
Douglas, a three-time Olympic champion, impressed Saturday at the American Classic in Katy, Tex., with a powerful double-twisting vault.
The 28-year-old hadn’t competed in nearly eight years, but her difficulty scores on bars and beam would rival those of some of the top Americans.
However, she began the competition with a fall on floor, then fell twice as she struggled through her routine on bars, her signature event.
Those errors led to a low all-around total of 50.650 as she finished 11th in a field that lacked many of the country’s top gymnasts……
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