Four years later in Rio, still just 20, she formed part of the American team that successfully defended their title, giving her a third Olympic gold.

She also placed second on floor, tied for third on beam, and placed fourth in the all-around and on vault. Also placed fifth on uneven bars; 2012 AP Female Athlete of the Year; 2012 Olympic team and all-around champion.

At the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, Douglas was part of the US team that won gold. Gabrielle Douglas achieved international stardom at London 2012, when she became the US gymnast to secure both all-around titles at the same Games. At the 2012 Visa Championships, Douglas narrowly lost the all-around gold to Jordyn Wieber, the reigning world and national all-around champion. Nicknamed The Flying Squirrel on account of her acrobatic command of the uneven bars, the Team USA athlete …

Also competed in the uneven bars final; Winner of the USOC's Female Best of March (2016) Award; 2016 American Cup champion; 2015 World team champion and all-around silver medalist. Visit www.OnGuardOnline.gov for social networking safety tips for parents and youth. In addition to taking the all-around silver medal, Douglas claimed gold on the uneven bars and bronze in the floor exercise.

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