MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gymnast Shilese Jones pulled out of the U.S. Olympic trials, one day after injuring her left knee while training on the vault.
USA Gymnastics said Jones could not continue after being evaluated by medical staff.
The 21-year-old was among the leading contenders to join Simone Biles on the five-woman team that will head to Paris as heavy favorites to win gold. That changed when Jones landed awkwardly while warming up for the vault on the first night of competition.
Jones is the third gymnast to pull out of the meet due to injury. Kayla DiCello and Skye Blakely saw their Olympic hopes end with Achilles injuries.
