American artistic gymnast Gabrielle Christina Victoria ‘Gabby’ Douglas competes internationally. She was a member of the American women’s gymnastics team in 2012, which won multiple gold medals and gained the nickname “Fierce Five” among fans across the world. She did equally well in the single rounds and team contests, building a sizable fan base in her native nation.
She competed for her country’s national team at the Gymnastics World Championships in 2011 and 2015, winning gold medals while competing in teams and a silver medal while competing all around. Her winning streak was unbreakable, and as a member of the Final Five, she won a gold medal in the team competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Was Gabby Douglas self taught?
Did you know that before her early training, Gabby Douglas taught herself many of the basic gymnastic movements? She is a self-taught success. From a young age, she displayed her love for the sport and her love for working hard.
Why did Gabby Douglas switch coaches?
Gabby Douglas moved to Columbus, Ohio, two years ago to train at Buckeye Gymnastics under the direction of the gym’s director, Kittia Carpenter. Carpenter has been by Douglas’ side through every competition since, from the 2015 World Championships last October, where Douglas earned an all-around silver medal, to the P&G Championships in late June.
Carpenter has also been by Douglas’ side during the P&G Championships in late June. Douglas explained this latest coaching change by saying she needed a coach who was physically capable