The 2024 U.S. Classic in Hartford, Connecticut, has fans on the edge of their seats, eager to witness a highly anticipated showdown between Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas after nearly eight years. The excitement surrounding the event was heightened by a recent twist in Gabby Douglas’s journey.

In an Instagram story, Douglas shared a worried expression, explaining the cause of her anxiety: her flight from Dallas to Hartford, a journey of approximately 1,600 miles, had been canceled. She informed her followers, “flight got cancelled and now stuck in Dallas. Help!!!!!”

This unexpected setback left fans anxiously waiting for confirmation of whether Douglas would make it in time for podium training and the event itself.

Fortunately, the drama was resolved positively. In a piece of good news shared on X by GymCastic, the account revealed, “USAG let us know that Gabby has arrived in Hartford.”

With both gymnastics stars now confirmed to compete, the stage is set for an electrifying competition, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the performances of these iconic athletes.