O 2024 Summer Olympics are finally here. And no one is more excited than Jade Carey’s parents.
Okay, Jade and her real teammates power get a little more excited.
But you can bet Brian Carey and Danielle Mitchell-Greenberg — both gymnastics coaches — will be watching with bated breath.
Jade Carey’s Path to Olympic Glory
According to DistractJade became interested in gymnastics when she was just two years old.
Competing in the Olympics was his number one dream since childhood.
And Jade achieved that goal in 2020 when she competed in the Tokyo Olympics and won gold for her floor exercise routine.
Now, Jade hopes to help Team USA recapture the glory of 2012 and 2016 by bringing home gold in the overall team competition.
And she knows her biggest fans will be rooting for her.
Jade Carey’s Parents Are Her Biggest Supporters
“She is fully prepared, she has fully proven that she is a complete athlete. It is a wonderful opportunity to push her a little further in the sport,” Danielle said. AZ Central in July 2020.
“For me, I just want her to come out healthy and happy. Whether it’s with a medal or not, it doesn’t matter. I’m proud of her either way.”
Jade Carey’s parents note that the 24-year-old has been eating, sleeping and breathing fitness since she could barely walk.
“She has been preparing for this moment for a long time,” Danielle said.
“She’s very smart about how she approaches it. If she can do what she always does, I think she’ll be fine.”
Jade Carey’s parents are divorced, but they are both deeply involved in her career.
Her mother was unable to travel to Tokyo in 2020. But her father was there to support her.
“I love that she can have her dad there (in Japan),” Danielle said. AZ Central at the time.
“He supports her in every situation, no matter what. My philosophy from the beginning was that I just wanted her to love the sport on her own. Her dad and I never pressured her.
“We let her steer the ship the whole time. We didn’t talk about gymnastics at home. She could really develop however she wanted.”
Jade gets advice from a pair of gymnastics experts
Brian was present in Tokyo not only to cheer Jade on, but also to offer advice and help keep things in perspective.
After tripping and injuring herself, she was forced to switch to a different jumping routine.
“I told her she had to jump out or she might not be walking right now,” he told AZ Daily.
With the gymnastics legend Simone Biles in great shape, hopes for Team USA are high.
Obviously, Jade hopes not to stumble this time.
But at least she knows that no matter what happens, she can count on the support of her fans, her teammates and her loving parents.