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Shilese Jones (born July 26, 2002) is an American artistic gymnast. She was a member of the teams that won gold at the 2022 World Championships, 2023 World Championships, and the 2018 Pan American Championships.
Shilese Jones discusses when she learned that she, Konnor McClain and Jordan Chiles made history as the first all-Black podium. This clip is from a larger interview that was filmed as part of Team USA's Athlete Voices video series.
Jun 29, 2024 · USA Gymnastics announced Saturday that, after evaluation, Jones will not be continuing through to the final day of trials Sunday, slashing her hopes of making the Paris team. Jones, a 21-year-old...
USA Gymnastics | Athletes. Disciplines. Women's Artistic › Women's National Team. Printable Version. Shilese Jones. Career Highlights. 2023 World team champion and all-around & uneven bars bronze medalist. Also advanced to the balance beam & floor exercise finals.
Jun 27, 2024 · Three years ago, now six-time world gymnastics medallist Shilese Jones was put through the wringer. She finished 10th in the all-around at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials when the top nine placers were either named to the Olympic team or as reserve.
Nov 3, 2022 · Had things gone as planned, Shilese Jones would be in Gainesville now, preparing to start her freshman season with the Florida Gators gymnastics team. The past year was anything but as expected. Her performance at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials left a sour taste in her mouth.
In December 2021, Jones was months removed from finishing one spot away from being part of the U.S. Olympic team as a replacement athlete for Tokyo 2020, dealing with the tragic death of her beloved father, who passed after a long battle with kidney disease, and unsure of her future in the sport.
Feb 5, 2024 · Two-time world all-around medalist Shilese Jones of the U.S. is heading toward this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris with more physical and mental strength than her previous try for the Games three years ago. The 21-year-old Jones has stepped into her own since she placed 10th all-around at the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2021.
Nov 4, 2022 · The loss Shilese Jones experienced would knock most people off their center. Instead, it helped her regain hers. Almost a year after the death of her beloved father, who had spent much of her...
Oct 31, 2022 · Two months after finishing as runner-up at the U.S. championships, Shilese Jones posted the second-best all-around score while leading the American women to the top score in the qualifying round of the World Gymnastics Championships this weekend in Liverpool, England.
