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Blaine Wilson ends his career

Gymnastics

HOUSTON—Three-time Olympian Blaine Wilson’s comeback ended after two events Thursday night when he withdrew from the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

The 33-year-old Wilson, who won the all-around national title five straight years from 1996-2000, then said he was through with the sport.

“I’m done for my career,” Wilson told The Associated Press after dropping out following poor performances on the high bar and floor exercise. He did not come out when scheduled to compete on pommel horse, then left the arena.

In 2003, Wilson won his first world championships medal when the U.S. men took the silver. A year later, he stood on the Olympic podium when the Americans won the silver medal in Athens.

He didn’t return to competition until early this year for two events and did well enough to earn a spot at nationals. But he lasted about one hour before calling it quits.

Wilson scored a 14.00 on the horizontal bar, then got a 13.20 in floor exercise.



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