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Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.
Gabby Douglas
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Gabby Douglas
Age: 29
Born: 1995
Born: December 31
Artistic Gymnast
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Virginia Beach
Virginia
Gabrielle Douglas Gabby Fly Gabrielle Christina Victoria Gabby Douglas
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas
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For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics world and say 'okay, anything is possible. If Gabby did it, then I can do it too.'
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I kind of do think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips.
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I was supporting Aly [Raisman]. I will always will support them and respect them. I don't want anyone to take it as jealous or I wanted attention.
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I accomplished something big and that's a memory I will never forget.
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The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.
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It's definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands.
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I don't like to try strange foods. I like to explore different foods, but if you ask me to eat crocodile or frogs... I'm like no. That's where I draw the line.
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I think I would go for a Michael Phelps kind of guy.
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It is everything I thought it would be being the Olympic champion, it definitely is an amazing feeling. And I give all the glory to God. It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to him and the blessings fall down on me. Let all that I am praise the LORD may I never forget the good things He does for me.
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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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I have no regrets coming back for a second Olympic team [in 2016]. It's been an amazing experience. It's been teaching me a lot.
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I'd tell any girl who continues to love gymnastics enough to want pursue a college scholarship to keep pushing yourself 100% in the gym every single day.
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Sacrifices are not in vain. At the end, everything will pay off.
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I like to hike and play with my dogs and spend time with my family. We go out to family dinners a lot.
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Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.
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Serena Williams [ispires me]. The first time I met her, she was like, We should hang out and go to dinner, and I'm like, Uh, yeah! If you insist.
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I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair? I'm like 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about my hair. Nothing is going to change. I'm going to wear my hair like this during beam and bar finals. You might as well just stop talking about it.
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I wrote the book 'Grace, Gold & Glory' because I had to overcome many challenges and hardships. I wanted to share my story to let anyone facing hardships know that your dream is still possible.
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I want to do all roles. The skys the limit.
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The one snack I really love is YoCrunch yogurt. It's like an apple pie in a cup! You have your apples on the bottom, your yogurt in the middle, and piecrust crumbs on top.
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