CORVALLIS – Future Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey earned an Olympic Gold Medal in the floor exercise early Monday morning in Tokyo.
Carey posted an overall score of 14.366, placing her atop the field of eight finalists that competed in the event final. Italy's Vanessa Ferrari took silver, while Mai Murakami of Japan and Angelina Melnikova tied for the bronze.
The performance marked the third event final for Carey during the Tokyo Olympics, as she also competed in the all-around and the vault.
Carey was prolific in the floor throughout competition in Tokyo, finishing third in the event during the qualification round and again during the all-around.