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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.

Gabby Douglas

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Gabby Douglas
Age: 28
Born: 1995
Born: December 31
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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'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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