After Suffering Twisties, Major Accident Derails American Gymnast?s Dream at World Gymnastics?Championships 2023

As the US men bagged a bronze in the men’s team finals, the gymnastics world awaited the women. With the great Simone Biles leading the scoreboard, the all-over qualifying score stands at 171.395. However, the sixth day of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championship 2023 for the US women had some lows as well. As the youngest 17-year-old team member met an unfortunate fate, her Olympic dreams look far-fetched.

For someone who dreamt day and night about stepping foot on the Antwerp ground, seeing her gymnastics dream crash in a jiffy was hard. The World Championships debutant faced a wobbly vault routine during the warmup. As a result, she landed up in the medic, and later, with an unpleasant companion.

World Gymnastics 2023 debutant in a tough spot

Joscelyn Roberson, who grew up watching Biles perform, got excited about her national selection. However, the 17-year-old Texarkana native couldn’t help but resent it. Her signature vault let her down this time. After she hit the Cheng, Roberson couldn’t stand back up and later limped her way to the medic. Later, the crutch promised to be her companion for the day.

Inside Gymnastics took to her ‘X’ handle to share the heart-wrenching update. They wrote, “USA?s Joscelyn Roberson on the floor with teammates after suffering injury in vault warm-ups.” The picture featured the WCC gymnast all geared up in her bedazzled leotard, but with a support. Despite having to sit out, the newest WCC gymnast made sure to cheer on her fellow mates in their respective bouts.

Though it’s just been 11 months since Biles and Roberson started bonding, their camaraderie knew no bounds. Having shared the same mental hurdles as the 4X Olympic gold medalist, the budding star had a lighthearted conversation. So, this is not the first time the 17-year-old faced a roadblock.

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Joscelyn Roberson’s career obstruction

At the International Gymnastics Federation Cairo, Roberson had clinched two golds. Moreover, at the DTB Pokal Team Challenge and Pan American Championships, she took the US team to another gold. But her journey wasn’t as smooth as it sounds like. Mostly during her practice sessions, Roberson faced her biggest enemy, twisties.

Not only did her mind and body fall out of sync, but her signature routines degraded gradually. However, Simone, having shared the same issue, gave some insights. She said, ?She was just telling me how it was the weirdest feeling and how she didn?t feel she could control her body.” Later, WCC coaches Laurent and Cecile guided her through.

As Sportpaleis witnessed the gymnastic greats making their marks on the mat, the US team made another history. The second day concluded with some high-energy displays, with the US leading the scoreboard again and winning the seventh consecutive world championship victory and the 26th world medal for Biles. The iconic World Artistic Gymnastics Championship 2023 concludes on October 8, Sunday.

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