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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.'

Gabby Douglas

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Gabby Douglas
Age: 28
Born: 1995
Born: December 31
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Nothing is going to change. I’m going to wear my hair like this during beam and bar finals. You might as well stop talking about it.
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Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.
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My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.
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I just want to inspire all those people who gave up and said 'I quit,' Never give up!
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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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Did I choose my hair texture? No. I'm grateful for having this hair on my head.
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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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I like squirrels. Theyre so adventurous.
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I think I would go for a Michael Phelps kind of guy.
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I blast Northern Sky, by the Capital Kings, on the way there, but at the gym, I totally zone out.
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It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to Him and the blessings fall down on me.
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The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.
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I love how everybody just brings a different personality to the mix and everyone's different in their own way. There's a lot of energy - that's the vibe of Team USA.
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To win Olympic gold it takes a lot of HARDWORK, a lot of PASSION, a lot of SACRIFICES.
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Believe, don’t fear, believe.
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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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My mom used to tell me when I was little, 'When it rains, it's God's manifestation - a big day's waiting to happen.'
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