Why Gabby Douglas Almost Quit Before the Olympics
The gold medalist talks to CT about her upbringing, her absent dad, and her plans for Rio 2016.
[ posted 12/12/2012 9:36AM ]
Gabrielle Douglas captured countless hearts at the 2012 Olympic Games, where she became the first African American to win the women's gymnastics individual all-around. Just 16, she dazzled during the gold-winning women's gymnastics team competition. ...
RSS
Twitter
Facebook
Newsletters
Google
Terri Pace
Loved this story! Gabby's boldness in faith, perseverance, sacrifice, and joyful spirit are so important for other kids to see as a role model. I lead a small single-parent ministry and I shared this article on our FB page to equip parents with a positive role model for their kids to take note of; AND, to show single parents that a struggling, sacrificing single parent can make a huge impact on their child's life and the world. Thank you for running a story like this!
Joan Callander
I love the thought that all glory goes up to God and His blessings fall down to us. Gabby is an amazing sounding teenager and kudos to her mother for grounding her in all that is important in life. Winning the Olympics is a moment in time, but faith is a treasure for a life time.