Quotes by Gabby Douglas

About Gabby Douglas:

Gabrielle Christina Victoria is an American artistic gymnast. As a member of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won gold medals in both the individual all-around and team competitions. Douglas is the first African American woman in Olympic history to become the individual all-around champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympics as well as being the only American all-around champion to win multiple gold medals. She was also a member of the gold-winning U.S. team at the 2011 World Championships.
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It's definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands. You'd love them to come to every big dance and every big game, but sometimes that's not possible.

Gabby Douglas

My family and I had to overcome a lot to get where we are today.

Gabby Douglas

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.

Gabby Douglas

Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.

Gabby Douglas

I googled 'Gabby Douglas,' and all these things popped up like 'Gabby Douglas makes history!' And 'She's the champion!'

Gabby Douglas

You need your mom and dad to protect you. It means they love you so much.

Gabby Douglas

Me and my dad are kind of distant since my mom and him separated.

Gabby Douglas

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.

Gabby Douglas

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.'

Gabby Douglas

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

Gabby Douglas

By now, you've probably caught on to something: my mother is always standing by with just the right Scripture or inspirational saying to get me through any tough situation.

Gabby Douglas

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.

Gabby Douglas

I love all the attention, people noticing me. 'There's the gymnast. There she is!'

Gabby Douglas

I would love to be a role model.

Gabby Douglas

I love listening to Lil' Wayne, Drake, and Eminem to get me fired up!

Gabby Douglas

Oprah has definitely caught my eye. My mom and I used to watch her shows. We just love her.

Gabby Douglas

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.

Gabby Douglas

You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous.

Gabby Douglas

I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, and injuries.

Gabby Douglas

I just want to continue with gymnastics because I'm still young and fresh. I think can get some more titles under my belt.

Gabby Douglas

Author Bio

  • NameGabby Douglas
  • DescriptionAmerican artistic gymnast
  • AliasesGabrielle Douglas
  • BornDecember 31, 1995
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Artistic Gymnast; Autobiographer