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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I've learned how to stay humble. I don't want to get in over my head because when you do that it takes you off your game.

Gabby Douglas

I wanted to tell my story and where I came from and my background, because it was not easy.

Gabby Douglas

It's just incredible how people come up to me and say, 'Gabby, you inspire me to do anything I can set my mind to.' It's truly an honor.

Gabby Douglas

It's very tough for me to focus. I'm like: 'Look, something shiny! No, focus. Oh, there goes a butterfly!'

Gabby Douglas

I kind of do think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips.

Gabby Douglas

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

Gabby Douglas

I like squirrels. They're so adventurous.

Gabby Douglas

You've got to be confident when you're competing. You've got to be a beast.

Gabby Douglas

Even before I competed in the Olympics, I always wanted to write a book.

Gabby Douglas

I think I was about 14 when I did my first makeup. I was like, 'Wow, I really like this what do you call it? Makeup thing?'

Gabby Douglas

I wear makeup pretty much every day. For training, I usually do a lighter base, a lighter blush and I used the mascara and a little bit of the lip gloss.

Gabby Douglas

I got my feet wet in a couple of shows. I did a cameo on my favorite show, 'The Vampire Diaries.' And I guest starred on a show called 'Kickin' It' on Disney.

Gabby Douglas

I accomplished something big and that's a memory I will never forget.

Gabby Douglas

I want to do all roles. The sky's the limit.

Gabby Douglas

We can choose a path that leads us into trouble. It all comes down to our decisions at the end of the day.

Gabby Douglas

Everyone has hiccups in their families.

Gabby Douglas

I used to have this lucky rock and I used to always have to rub it three times before I competed.

Gabby Douglas

I think I would go for a Michael Phelps kind of guy.

Gabby Douglas

I've been on a tweeting mission.

Gabby Douglas

Toward the end of the Olympics, you get physically tired and drained. And no matter how much rest you have, your body is tired.

Gabby Douglas

I wake up at about 9 a.m., and have a few hours of school or time to relax. Then, I have practice at 2:30 p.m. with my team.

Gabby Douglas

Author Bio

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