Gabby douglas gymnastics leotards

By: Taren Vaughan

Gabby Douglas stole the hearts of millions as the young gymnast made history during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

Gabby douglas gymnastics leotards

Gabby brought home two gold medals, one for her performance with Team USA and the other for the Individual All-Around Competition, making her the first African American gymnast to accomplish that. As Gabby’s historical moments at the Summer Olympics were priceless and caused a wave of emotions over those who showed much support to her, her victories were somewhat dampered by those who felt the need to criticize the way she wore her hair during competition, followed by the digging up of her mother’s financial woes as well.

But being the positive young lady that she is, Gabby brushed the negative comments aside and continued on with her amazing journey, and even got honored in her hometown with a mural. Appearing on talk shows alongside First Lady Michelle Obama, inte