Gabby Douglas Misses Team USA Reunion

Gabby Douglas was noticeably absent from a virtual reunion of the US women's gymnastics 'Final Five' team.

What happened?

The team, which included Simone Biles, Laurie Hernandez, Aly Raisman, and Madison Kocian, had a FaceTime call to mark a decade since their Olympic win.

Simone Biles shared screenshots of the call on her Instagram story, tagging her teammates.

Why it matters for Gabby Douglas

Biles expressed her emotions about Douglas' absence, writing "missing you @gabbycvdouglas" on the post.

The 'Final Five' squad dominated the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, securing the highest score on every apparatus.

What comes next?

The reunion was a chance for the team to reminisce about their time together, but Douglas' absence was felt by her teammates.

On the Olympic podium in 2016, the team stood together, their gold medals shining under the lights.

The US women's gymnastics team won their second consecutive team gold, with the 'Final Five' squad making history.

In 2026, the team came together virtually to mark the anniversary of their win, but it wasn't the same without Douglas.

Simone Biles, Laurie Hernandez, Aly Raisman, and Madison Kocian were all present on the FaceTime call, but Douglas was missing.

The team's Olympic win in 2016 was a historic moment, and the reunion was a chance to relive those memories.