Shilese Jones Calls Out USA Gymnastics’ ‘Silence’ After Olympic Trials Injury

Six-time World Championship medalist Shilese Jones has publicly criticized USA Gymnastics for their alleged silence and lack of support following the ACL injury she suffered during warmups at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in Minneapolis on June 28, 2024. The injury, which occurred on a vault landing, abruptly ended her bid for a spot on Team USA's Paris Olympic gymnastics team, where she had been the second-closest athlete to an automatic selection behind Simone Biles. Jones spoke out two years after the incident, describing the heartbreak and physical hurdles she faced without adequate organizational backing.