WATCH: Shilese Jones shows off uneven bars routine, four months post-surgery after injury caused her to miss Paris Olympics

Shilese Jones shared glimpses of her uneven bars routine on New Year’s Day, four months after undergoing surgery for an injury sustained during the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Trials. Having entered the trials as one of the favorites to make it to the women’s gymnastics team, Jones suffered an injury during pre-event warm-up that prevented her from competing on the final day of trials and cost her a spot at the Paris Olympics.

On her Instagram, Jones shared a post showing off her uneven bars routine, performed on New Year’s Day, four months after her surgery, captioning the post:

“4 months post-op, January 1st 2025”

Although she suffered an injury while warming up on the vault before the competition started, she returned to the arena and attempted an easier routine than her usual in the uneven bars and executed it successfully. However, she couldn’t compete in the other apparatuses, thus ending her campaign.

Take a look at Shilese Jones’ valiant execution here despite serious injury -

Later, through an Instagram post, she revealed that she tore her ACL and meniscus before the trials which required an operation. However, she announced that the setback wouldn’t end her pursuit of becoming an Olympian by declaring her intention to compete on the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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When Shilese Jones opened up on what she loves to do when she's not competing or at the gym

Shilese Jones (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Shilese Jones once opened up on what she loves to do when she’s not competing or taking a break from the sport. In an interview with International Gymnast Online in February 2024, she revealed that she loved spending time with her dogs and family, adding:

“I have two dogs – two puppies. I have a Husky named Stella and an eight-week-old Husky-German shepherd mix. I also live with my niece and nephew. We just moved into one big house together – my mom, older sister, niece, nephew and I. My niece is nine and my nephew is five. I really love them. They’re part of this journey, and I want to be part of their lives when they’re growing up.”

She further mentioned the importance of a positive influence, saying:

“This generation is so different, so I’m trying to teach them, not the old ways (laughs) but the way to do things respectfully”.

In addition, Jones added that she is involved in gymnastics coaching as a side activity. She assists her niece in gymnastics, who also practices the sport.