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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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Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.
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You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.
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Always be courageous and strong, & don't fear. You've got to be confident when you're competing. You've got to be a beast.
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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 blast Northern Sky, by the Capital Kings, on the way there, but at the gym, I totally zone out.
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You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous!
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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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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'm not gonna lie, I love Usain Bolt and Serena Williams. What I love about Serena is that she just gets on the floor and she dominates. She handles her business very well, I respect that.
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I just spent my whole life training and focused on one thing, I really don't even think about after the fact! It's like, oh yeah, I have to do something after!
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If you push through the hard days you can get through anything.
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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 wanted to finish on a stronger note. Fighting through that routine, you know what I was like, 'I'm just fighting through.'
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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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Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams!
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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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I kind of do think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips.
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Believe, don’t fear, believe.
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