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Gabby Douglas Withdraws From Winter Cup After Testing Positive

U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas displays her gold medal during the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Aug. 2, 2012. Douglas pulled o

Gymnastics fans were eagerly anticipating Gabby Douglas' return to competition at the Winter Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, this weekend. However, the 2012 Olympic champion had to withdraw from the event after revealing on social media that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

Douglas, who last competed at the 2016 Olympics where she contributed to the American team's gold medal win, was set to participate in three out of the four events at the Winter Cup. Despite her disappointment at having to pull out, the 28-year-old gymnast expressed her determination to return to competition soon.

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