Celebrity Celebrity Family Celebrity Family Dynamics Jennifer Gates Reflects on 'Magical' 2024 Olympics – Including Sweet Moments with Parents Bill and Melinda Jennifer, whose equestrian husband Nayel Nassar was forced to withdraw before competing, said the trip was still "filled with special memories" By Anna Lazarus Caplan Anna Lazarus Caplan Anna Lazarus Caplan is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work previously appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, Eater and other publications. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 13, 2024 05:20PM EDT Close Photo: Jenn Gates Nassar/Instagram Jennifer Gates is looking back on her “magical” time at the 2024 Olympics. “Our time at the Olympics was filled with special memories with family and awe for the incredible athletes 🙌” Jennifer 28, wrote in a caption alongside a montage of moments from her time at the Olympic Games, all set to Taylor Swift’s “Paris.” The video included clips that showed Jennifer, who recently graduated medical school, attending some equestrian events at the Palace of Versailles, where her husband Nayel Nassar, 33, was set to compete for Team Egypt, but had to withdraw after his horse was injured. Other clips showed her enjoying even more sports, including beach volleyball and gymnastics — where she rooted for Simone Biles and Team USA alongside dad Bill Gates. Jennifer Gates Shares Lessons from First Month of Residency: 'Still Feel Like a Fish Out of Water' In addition to spending time with her dad, Jennifer also enjoyed soaking up the experience with mom Melinda French Gates, sharing a candid shot of the pair posing together in front of the Eiffel Tower. Other highlights for Jennifer, who is currently pregnant with the couple's second child? Spending time with their 1-year-old daughter Leila. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nassar announced that he had been forced to withdraw just days before he was set to compete. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce our withdrawal from the 2024 Olympic Games," he wrote in a lengthy post on Instagram. "After successfully passing the first veterinary inspection earlier this week, Coronado unfortunately sustained a minor injury in the days after, and regretfully we must end our Olympic journey here." Pregnant Jennifer Gates Shares Family Snap with Dad Bill and Sister Phoebe While Attending Wedding In a supportive post she shared on her Instagram Stories, Jennifer wrote that "the horse’s welfare always comes first." "A huge disappointment to not be able to compete but I am still just as proud as ever of @NayelNassar and @Evergatestables," she added. She went on to wish the other competitors "good luck" and said she and Nassar would be "cheering you on" from the stands. To learn more about all the Olympic champions and Paralympic hopefuls, come to people.com to check out ongoing coverage before, during and after the Games. And sign up for Going for Gold, our Olympics newsletter, to get the biggest stories from the Games delivered straight to your inbox. Watch the Paris Paralympics, beginning Aug. 28, on NBC and Peacock.