Gabrielle

Douglas

Quick Facts

• Daughter of Timothy Douglas and Natalie Hawkins
• Has two sisters, Arielle and Joyelle, and one brother, Johnathan
• Hobbies include reading and knitting
• Began gymnastics at age 6
• After taking a nine-month break from competitive gymnastics following London 2012, she returned to training in May 2013 to pursue her second Olympic berth
• Favorite events are floor exercise and beam
• Has written two books, Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith and Raising the Bar
• Inducted into the USOPC Hall of Fame, Class of 2025

Biographical Information

Gabby Douglas made history at the Olympic Games London 2012, becoming the first Black woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. A trailblazer and two-time Olympic team gold medalist (2012, 2016), Douglas also contributed to two world championship team titles, earning a total of six medals across the Olympic and world stages. She was the first U.S. gymnast to capture gold in both the all-around and team competitions at a single Olympic Games—a feat she achieved in London—and is one of only two American women to win back-to-back Olympic team golds.

At just 16 years old, Douglas broke barriers and redefined what was possible in the sport. Her groundbreaking achievements helped pave the way for future generations of gymnasts, including Simone Biles, who would go on to continue her legacy of excellence and representation on the global stage.

Olympic Experience

• 2-time Olympian; 3-time Olympic medalist (3 gold)
  • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Team - Women), 7th (Uneven Bars - Women), 9th (Beam - Women), 10th (Floor Exercise - Women), 25th (Individual All-Around - Women)
  • Olympic Games London 2012, gold (Individual All-Around - Women, Team - Women), 7th (Beam - Women), 8th (Uneven Bars - Women), 33th (Floor Exercise - Women)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2015 – gold (Team - Women), silver (Individual All-Around - Women), 5th (Uneven Bars - Women), 12th (Floor Exercise - Women), 71th (Beam - Women)
• Years of participation: Beam - Women 2011, 2015; Floor Exercise - Women 2011, 2015; Individual All-Around - Women 2011, 2015; Team - Women 2011, 2015; Uneven Bars - Women 2011, 2015
• Medals: 3 (2 gold, 1 silver)
  • Gold – 2015 (Team - Women); 2011 (Team - Women)
  • Silver – 2015 (Individual All-Around - Women)