#3: Gabby Douglas Blazes a Trail
There’s no denying that Gabby Douglas was a major star of the 2012 London Olympics. She captivated American audiences with her immense talent and amazing gymnastic routines. She took the London Games by storm with her on-point floor performance, winning the gold medal. With that key routine, Gabby Douglas became the first Black gymnast to win the Olympic all-around.
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Gabby Douglas also made history as the first American gymnast to win all-around and team gold medals at the same Olympic Games. Gabby was a member of the “Fierce Five” American gymnasts who worked together to win the first artistic gymnastics gold medal on foreign soil. Gabby’s amazing talents and achievements paved the way for other trailblazers like Simone Biles.