Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas
December 31, 1995
The first African-American woman, as well as the first woman of color of any nationality, to win the in the individual all-around.
She is a world-renowned American gymnast who has broken records and barriers at the same time in her career. She receives the nickname the “Flying Squirrel,” due to her acrobatics. She won the gold medal in the individual all-around, becoming the first African-American woman, as well as the first woman of color of any nationality, to win the event. She is also the first American gymnast ever to win both the team and individual all-around gold at the same Olympics. She and Simone Biles are the only two American all-around champions to win multiple gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Douglas is the first female reigning Olympic all-around champion to return to the World Championships and medal in the all-around since Elena Davydova in 1981. She was part of the Final Five at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she won gold in the team competition. Gabby Douglas is also the reigning AT&T American Cup all-around champion. A true gymnast with hope, passion, vision, and integrity for the sport and humanity.
In December 2012, the Associated Press named Douglas the Female Athlete of the Year. She became the fourth gymnast to receive the honor. Douglas was a nominee for the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year. In June 2013, Douglas received two BET Awards for her accomplishments.
Beyond all her endorsement she now recently had a Barbie Doll created in her image to honor her.
SHE IS BACK 2023 as stated in her Instagram account.
According to Gymnastics now
2012 Olympic all-around champion and three-time Olympic medalist Gabby Douglas confirmed her elite gymnastics comeback on Thursday, alluding to a push for the 2024 Paris Olympics – what would be her third Games.