History of Jade Carey in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 5, 2024

Jade Ashtyn Carey is a highly decorated American artistic gymnast known for her exceptional skills on vault and floor exercise. She has represented the United States in multiple Olympics, winning gold in the floor exercise at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Carey boasts an impressive collection of accolades, including a World Championship title on vault (2022), multiple World Championship medals, and Pan American Championship victories. Her accomplishments extend to NCAA Gymnastics as a member of the Oregon State Beavers, where she has earned numerous titles and honors. With eight Olympic and World Championship medals, Carey secures her place as the sixth most decorated U.S. female gymnast in history.

1993: Carey Surpasses Oregon State's All-Around Record

In 1993, Chari Knight set Oregon State's all-around record in gymnastics. This record stood for almost 30 years before Jade Carey broke it in 2022.

May 27, 2000: Birth of Jade Carey

Jade Ashtyn Carey was born on May 27, 2000.

2002: Carey's Early Introduction to Gymnastics

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents who owned a gym, Jade Carey's journey in gymnastics began at a young age. Growing up surrounded by the sport, she naturally gravitated towards it, officially starting her training in 2002. This early exposure to the world of gymnastics laid the foundation for what would become a remarkable career filled with accomplishments and accolades.

2012: Aly Raisman's Olympic Victory

Aly Raisman secured the gold medal in the floor exercise final at the 2012 Olympics, marking a significant achievement for American gymnastics.

2016: Jade Carey's Junior Olympics Success and Elite Invitation

At the 2016 Junior Olympics Nationals, Carey successfully executed a tucked Kasamatsu full on vault, earning the skill's naming as "The Carey" in the J.O. code of points. Her performance earned her an invitation to the elite national team camp later that year.

2016: Simone Biles's Dominance at the Olympics

Simone Biles continued the streak of American dominance in the floor exercise final, winning gold at the 2016 Olympics.

July 7, 2017: Jade Carey's Impressive Elite Debut at the American Classic

Carey made her elite debut at the American Classic at Karolyi Ranch on July 7, 2017. She chose to compete on vault, floor, and balance beam only and placed first on each.

November 9, 2017: Carey Officially Signs with Oregon State Beavers

On November 9, 2017, Jade Carey took a significant step in her academic and athletic career by officially signing with the Oregon State Beavers, solidifying her commitment to compete in NCAA gymnastics.

2017: Jade Carey's Ascent to Elite Status

Beginning 2017 as a Level 10 gymnast, Carey's skills and potential were recognized by national team coordinator Valeri Liukin, leading to invitations to "The Ranch." Through dedicated training, she successfully qualified for elite status.

2017: Jade Carey's Breakthrough Year in Gymnastics

In 2017, Jade Carey had a remarkable year, securing a silver medal at the World Championships and becoming a four-time American national silver medalist.

2017: Jade Carey's World Championship Debut

Jade Carey represented the United States at the 2017 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Montreal.

2018: Jade Carey's Elite All-Around Debut and New Skills

At the 2018 U.S. Classic, Carey debuted her elite all-around routine and introduced new skills on vault and floor, including a Lopez vault and a Moors opening pass on floor exercise.

2018: Jade Carey's Strategic Decision to Focus on 2020 Olympics

Despite strong performances, Carey made the strategic decision to decline her invitation to the 2018 World Championships qualification camp. This decision was aimed at focusing on qualifying for the 2020 Olympics as an individual through the apparatus World Cup series.

2018: Carey Graduates High School, Defers Oregon State Enrollment

In 2018, Jade Carey graduated from Mountain Ridge High School while also making the decision to defer her enrollment at Oregon State University to focus on her Olympic aspirations.

2018: Carey Graduates High School

In 2018, Jade Carey reached an important milestone by graduating from Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, Arizona. This marked the culmination of her high school years and a transition to a new chapter in her life.

2018: Jade Carey's Pan American Championship Success

Jade Carey achieved the title of Pan American Champion in 2018.

2019: Jade Carey's Success at the GK US Classic

Carey competed at the 2019 GK US Classic where she won gold on vault and silver on floor.

2019: Jade Carey's Performance at the U.S. National Championships

Carey competed at the 2019 U.S. National Championships, facing challenges on uneven bars but ultimately securing silver medals in both vault and floor exercise. Her performance earned her a spot on the national team for the third time.

2019: Jade Carey's Selection for the 2019 World Championships Team

Carey's performance at the US World Championships trials earned her a place on the team for the 2019 World Championships in Stuttgart.

2019: Jade Carey's World Championship Gold and Continued Success

Jade Carey was part of the gold-winning team at the 2019 World Championships, further solidifying her place in gymnastics history.

2020: Jade Carey's Pursuit of Individual Olympic Qualification

Carey decided to pursue qualifying for the 2020 Olympics individually via the apparatus World Cup series. This strategic move would allow her to secure an individual spot in the Olympics, separate from the team competition.

2020: Carey Begins Classes at Oregon State Amidst Olympic Postponement

In 2020, despite the postponement of the Olympic Games, Jade Carey made a significant life change by enrolling in classes at Oregon State University, demonstrating her commitment to both her education and athletic pursuits.

2020: Jade Carey's Individual Participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics

On this date, Jade Carey began her journey at the 2020 Summer Olympics, representing the United States as an individual competitor.

2021: Jade Carey's Performance at the Winter Cup and National Team Selection

At the 2021 Winter Cup, Carey competed on vault, uneven bars, and balance beam, placing second on vault. Her performance at a subsequent National Team camp secured her place on the team for the fourth time.

2021: Carey Defers Competing for Oregon State, Benefits from NIL Rule Change

In 2021, Jade Carey continued to navigate the complexities of her athletic and academic commitments by deferring competing for the Oregon State Beavers to focus on the upcoming Olympic Games. This year also marked a significant shift in NCAA regulations, with the introduction of the NIL rule allowing athletes like Carey to earn income from their name, image, and likeness. Notably, Carey secured the most lucrative deal among athletes from Oregon-based universities.

January 15, 2022: Carey Makes Anticipated NCAA Debut, Dominating with Elite Skills

On January 15, 2022, Jade Carey marked a long-awaited milestone, making her NCAA debut after 1528 days since signing with Oregon State. Competing in a tri-meet against Washington and San Jose State, Carey showcased her exceptional talent by participating in all four apparatus and delivering a remarkable performance. She achieved a near-perfect 9.95 on uneven bars and a strong 9.90 on the remaining events, resulting in an impressive all-around score of 39.650. Carey's dominance was evident as she secured victories in the all-around, vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise, sharing the balance beam title with teammate Jenna Domingo and Washington's Skylar Killough-Wilhelm. Her routine was further distinguished by the inclusion of elite-level skills, such as the double-twisting Yurchenko on vault, the Bhardwaj on uneven bars, and the double-twisting double salto (Silivas) on floor exercise, solidifying her position as a formidable competitor in collegiate gymnastics.

2022: Jade Carey's World Championship Victory and Olympic Selection

A significant year for Jade Carey, marked by winning the World Championship title and being chosen to represent the United States at the Olympics.

2022: Jade Carey's Triumph at the World Championships and Historic Achievement

Carey was selected to compete at the 2022 World Championships. In a remarkable performance, she helped secure the team gold medal for the USA and achieved individual success by winning gold in vault and bronze in floor exercise. These victories cemented her place as the sixth most decorated American female artistic gymnast in history.

2023: Carey Announces Continued Participation at Oregon State and Pursuit of 2024 Olympics

Following the conclusion of the 2023 season, Jade Carey made a significant announcement, revealing her decision to remain at Oregon State University while concurrently pursuing her dream of competing in the 2024 Olympic Games. Although she had consistently participated in all four events during her initial two seasons, Carey expressed her intention to adopt a more focused approach in the 2024 season, strategically selecting events to optimize her performance and preparation for the Olympics.

2023: Carey Achieves Gym Slam, Makes NCAA Championship Appearance

In 2023, Jade Carey continued to make her mark in collegiate gymnastics, achieving a significant milestone known as the "gym slam." This accomplishment involved scoring a perfect 10.0 on each apparatus, solidifying her exceptional skill and precision. Her performance throughout the season secured her a place in the 2023 NCAA Championship as an individual competitor on the balance beam. Although she narrowly missed out on the individual title, finishing as co-runner-up to Maile O'Keefe with a score of 9.9625, Carey's participation in this prestigious event further highlighted her status as a top athlete in the sport.

2024: Jade Carey Secures Spot on the 2024 Olympic Team

Following a strong performance at the Olympic trials, Jade Carey secured her place on the United States team for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

2024: Carey Returns to Competition with Focused Approach

In 2024, marking the start of a pivotal year leading up to the Olympics, Jade Carey returned to competition at the Mean Girls Super 16 event held in Las Vegas. True to her previously announced strategy, Carey opted for a more selective approach, participating in only the uneven bars and balance beam events. Her performance remained consistently strong, earning impressive scores of 9.975 and 9.90 respectively. Notably, her performance earned her recognition as the Pac-12 Specialist of the Week, showcasing her continued excellence and commitment to her athletic journey.