"Hope to see you back";"Iconic"- Fans react as Gabby Douglas reveals her struggles as she showcases glimpse of workout from Olympic year

Fans recently reacted to Gabby Douglas' behind-the-scenes of the 2024 journey. Douglas made her return to the sport in 2024 after having competed last in 2016 at the Rio Games.

The American gymnast competed in multiple competitions to qualify for the Paris Games. However, after withdrawing from the Olympic Trials, she fell short of making a comeback on the national team. Douglas commenced her training for the return in 2024.

Months after pulling out from the 2024 Olympic Trials, Douglas shared a video of behind-the-scenes training for the 2024 Olympic season. In the video, the 2012 and 2016 Olympic champion can be seen falling, struggling with skills, and ripping her hand—showing her relentless determination.

"Happy wednesday," Gabby Douglas wrote. "Never showed you guys bts of the 2024 journey 🖤 feel free to laugh…"

One of the fans admired the gymnast's unwavering dedication and wrote:

"This is incredible. To fall and fall and fall again and show these girls how to get back up and try again and go for your dreams no matter what. 👏👏👏 true inspiration Gabby!"

"This was too accurate and transparent! 😭😭🙏🏽🤍✨," chimed another fan.

"So real! that ending though 😂," Another fan added.

A fan expressed their desire to watch Douglas compete in the competitions again while referring to her as "one of the best of all time."

you’re one of the best of all time ❤️❤️ really hope to see you back out there 👀

"This is fire," another fan expressed.

Being in awe of the three-time Olympic gold medalist, a fan wrote:

"You are so freaking iconic I’ll never get over it,"

Screenshot of Instagram post.

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"We go through a lot behind the scenes" - When Gabby Douglas reflected on her journey behind the scenes following her withdrawal from Olympic Trials

Gabby Douglas at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo Getty Images)

Months after withdrawing from the 2024 Olympic Trials due to an ankle injury, Gabby Thomas reflected on the hidden struggles that gymnasts face, highlighting that only successes are visible in the public domain. Further, she also appreciated Simone Biles and Suni Lee for emphasizing mental health during their appearance in Paris.

“I’ve been doing a lot of reflection lately,” Gabby Douglas said. “We go through a lot behind the scenes, and I think people don’t realize that—they only see what’s on TV. To watch the Olympics this year and see so many athletes (including teammates Simone Biles and Suni Lee) speak out about their mental health was amazing." (via harpersbazaar.com)

Biles and Lee secured a gold medal in the team event in Paris along with Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, and Jade Carey.