Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas

Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas, American gymnast

Closed April 1, 2014

American gymnast, Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas has been an inspiration to many people. During the 2012 London Olympics, the then sixteen-year-old, known for her signature uneven bar routines, became the first African American woman to win gold in the individual all-around gymnastics competition. She also became the first U.S. gymnast to receive both the individual all-around gold and team gold medals in a single Olympic Games. 

Gabby Douglas recently donated several items to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.