“ I have made the difficult decision to not compete at Classics, so I can focus on healing my ankle as best as possible for US Championships. My ankle is getting better and better by the day, and I have been getting back very well, but Classics was too soon for me to be in full shape, as my ankle set me back a bit. ” This was what the US gymnastics star said before the US Classics, pulling out of the meet. Reason? An ankle injury she picked up before the Pan American Games. But this injury has played out in favor of Jordan Chiles’ UCLA.

Taking to her Instagram story , Tiana Sumanasekera announced, “ Hi I have decided to join UCLA early and start my college experience. As my ankle is still quite sensitive, I wanted to ensure I get the needed rest and recovery going into my freshman sea

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