Douglas, Gabby

1995- · Contribution: 2012

Gymnast

First Black woman to win the Olympic individual all-around gymnastics title

Sports & Athletics

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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.

Sources

Olympics.com (official IOC profile)

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