48-year-old Uzbek gymnast Oksana Chusovitina's bid to compete in her ninth consecutive Olympic Games in Paris 2024 has ended due to an injury sustained during training for the Asian Gymnastic Championships. Chusovitina, who made her Olympic debut in 1992 and has competed in every Summer Games since, expressed her disappointment on Instagram but encouraged fans to support other gymnasts.
Legendary 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast Oksana Chusovitina has suffered an injury that ends her bid for a ninth Olympic appearance, marking the first Summer Olympics without her since 1988.
Uzbek gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, 48, will miss the upcoming Asian Gymnastics Championships due to injury, marking the first time in over 30 years she will not compete in the Olympics. Chusovitina, who has participated in every Olympics since 1992, has won two Olympic medals and represented the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan, and Germany throughout her career.
Oksana Chusovitina, the 48-year-old gymnast from Uzbekistan, will not compete in her ninth Olympic Games due to an injury sustained during podium training at the Asian Gymnastics Championships. Chusovitina, who holds records for most Olympic appearances and oldest gymnast to compete at the Olympics, announced the news on Instagram, expressing her disappointment but encouraging support for her teammates. This likely marks the end of her illustrious Olympic career.
Gymnastics legend Oksana Chusovitina, 48, will miss the Paris 2024 Olympics due to an injury, ending her streak of competing in every Olympic Games since 1992.
Legendary gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, 48, has withdrawn from the Asian Gymnastics Championships due to an injury sustained during training, ending her bid for a ninth Olympic appearance at Paris 2024. Chusovitina, who has competed in every Olympic Games since 1992, expressed her disappointment but encouraged fans to support her teammates.
