Kayla DiCello Suffers Achilles Injury, Will Miss Rest of Trials

The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials took a dramatic turn as Kayla DiCello suffered an Achilles injury during her competition vault, forcing her to miss the rest of the trials. The injury has put her Olympic hopes on hold, as she was an alternate during the Tokyo Olympics but did not compete.

In another development, the Paris Olympic team will be named in just 48 hours after the conclusion of the trials. The competition has been intense, with Olympians like Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Jordan Chiles leading the standings heading into the final day of trials.

Jordan Chiles, who is trailing Simone Biles by 2.5 points, described the meet as the “most stressful” of her life. Despite the pressure, she credits her experience in NCAA gymnastics at UCLA for building her confidence under such circumstances.

Simone Biles, who has been showcasing her incredible skills, received a standing ovation for her vault, earning the highest score of the night. Her performance, along with those of Suni Lee and Jade Carey, has been captivating the audience and putting them at the top of the leaderboard.

As the trials continue, the anticipation for the naming of the Paris Olympic team grows, with fans eagerly awaiting to see which gymnasts will represent the U.S. on the world stage.