American gymnast Jade Carey wins gold in floor exercise at Tokyo Olympics
Carey's victory marks the first time an American woman has won gold in the floor exercise since 2004
The 21-year-old gymnast overcame a series of mistakes to secure the gold medal
American gymnast Jade Carey won the gold medal in the floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, becoming the first American woman to win gold in the event since 2004.
Carey, 21, overcame a series of mistakes to secure the victory. She stepped out of bounds on two of her tumbling passes and then balked and fell on her last pass. However, her overall score of 14.366 was enough to edge out Vanessa Ferrari of Italy, who won the silver medal.
Carey's victory is a major upset. She was not expected to win the gold medal, as she is not as well-known as some of the other gymnasts in the competition. However, she proved that she is a force to be reckoned with, and she has now established herself as one of the best gymnasts in the world.
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