Douglas, Gabby
1995- · Contribution: 2012
Gymnast
First Black woman to win the Olympic individual all-around gymnastics title
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1995, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Active since
- 2012
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- First Black woman to win the Olympic all-around gymnastics title
Impact on the world
Douglas broke a barrier at the very top of her sport, becoming the first Black woman to be crowned the world's best all-around gymnast at the Olympics.
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