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Gynmast Gabby Douglas Praises God for her Victory in the 2012 Olympics

Gynmast Gabby Douglas Praises God for her Victory in the 2012 Olympics

Also known as the "Flying Squirrel" for her magnificent performance on the uneven bars, Gabby Douglas represented America as she competed at the 2012 London Olympics. Only 16 years of age, Douglas became the first African-American woman and first woman of colour to win in the Woman's Gymnastic All-Around Event on Thursday 2nd of August. Her success if far from the end however as she won gold in not only the individual all-round competition, but also in the team all-round competition, becoming th.

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