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I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, and injuries.

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Gabby Douglas
Age: 29
Born: 1995
Born: December 31
Artistic Gymnast
Autobiographer
Gymnast
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Gabrielle Douglas Gabby Fly Gabrielle Christina Victoria Gabby Douglas
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas
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