Jade Carey is set to return to elite gymnastics at the 2026 American Classic on June 27.

The three-time Olympic medalist will take her first competitive step toward the LA 2028 Olympics.

What's at stake for Jade Carey?

Carey announced her return to elite gymnastics training in April, but the exact date of her return remained uncertain until her name appeared on the official event roster for the American Classic.

The American Classic serves as a key qualifier for the U.S. National Championships in August.

Why is the American Classic important?

The event will feature Carey and other senior elite contenders on June 27, with the competition held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 25–28.

To qualify for the U.S. Championships, Carey will need to score 52.500 or higher across the four disciplines: vault, bars, beam, and floor.

What's next for Jade Carey?

Carey plans to ease back into her gymnastics skills, with a "pretty easy floor routine" at the American Classic, and will also ease into her vault difficulty.

The 26-year-old has not competed in elite gymnastics since winning two medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Carey has reached immense success on the world championship stage, winning seven medals – three gold – across three appearances.

The Italian women's national team is also on the rise, winning silver in Paris and bronze at the 2023 World Championships behind Team USA.

After Team USA's historically poor showing at the 2025 World Championships, Carey's renowned strengths on vault and floor could make the difference between silver and gold.

Carey will have two opportunities to achieve the qualifying benchmark between the American Classic and U.S. Classic.

The U.S. elite competitive schedule ramps up over the summer, beginning with June's American Classic, then the U.S. Classic in July, and finally the U.S. National Championships in August.

Carey served as a student assistant coach for the Oregon State Beavers women's gymnastics team during the 2026 collegiate season.

The Olympic champion finished her career as a 25-time NCAA All-American.