“OSU has been more than a university. It’s been my home, my family and my source of strength.”. Jade Carey is back at the NCAA Championships. Well, no surprise there! She’s been that superstar for Oregon State. But here’s something you might not know: She committed to OSU 11 years ago, when she was just 14! Wild, right? Back then, she had no clue how her journey would unfold. After all, she had an Olympic dream to chase first. So, she waited, through deferrals, a pandemic, and a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, before finally stepping on campus as a freshman. And ever since? She’s been all in. Two-time Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year, world champion, and the face of OSU gymnastics. But what’s next? In an honest reflection, the 24-year-old finally hinted at what her post-retirement chapter might look like!
It’s been 11 years since Jade Carey first committed to Oregon State- almost 14! And standing in Gill Coliseum today, she’s still soaking it all in. “It’s crazy that we’re here 11 years later,” she said at NCAA Championships pre presser on April 11, shaking her head with a smile. “That’s pretty rare, huh?” Being part of OSU this long isn’t just about gymnastics. It’s also personal. “I wouldn’t trade my decision for the world. This place helped me grow as a person, not just an athlete. These people became family.”
So, could coaching be next? “I don’t know…” she says, pausing. “I’ve never really coached before, but I do love helping the girls out in the gym, giving little tips here and there. So yeah, maybe one day it could be a possibility. Coming back here someday!
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