Gabrielle Douglas re-wrote the record books yesterday, by becoming the first African-American gymnast ever to win the Olympic gold as an individual. “Gabby,” as the world has quickly come to know her as, now has two gold medals to display on the mantel, as her team also took first place in the artistic competition earlier this week.
But given all of Gabby’s success, fame, and forthcoming fortune, can she also inspire more African-American girls to take up gymnastics?
Not only has the 16 year-old been one of the most exciting stories coming out of the Games this summer, but has already secured her legacy as a gymnast, while also witnessing her celebrity status soar to all-time heights, befitting of her nickname, the “Flying Squirrel.”
Dominique Dawes inspired me to take up gymnastics when I was a child, so I'm very happy to see that Gabby Douglas may inspire many young girls to do the same.
Wednesday, August 8th 2012 at 2:32PM
