Gabby Douglas

A renowned American artistic gymnast, Gabby Douglas is an all-around champion. She is an Olympian and was in the gold-medal winning team. Douglas has also won gold at the World Championships in 2011 and 2015. She started her career at a young age and became the first African American to become an all-around champion at the Olympics. Her biopic film called ‘The Gabby Douglas Story’ was released in 2014.

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Biography and Early Life

Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas was born on December 31, 1995, in Newport News, Virginia. She is the daughter of Natalie Hawkins Douglas and Timothy Douglas. She was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia and her siblings are Johnathan, Arielle, and Joyelle. She started training in gymnastics when she was six years old.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Gabby Douglas in 2021 and what is her height and weight? Well, Gabby Douglas’s age is 25 years old as of today’s date 17th July 2021 having been born on 31 December 1995. Though, she is 5′ 3″in feet and inches and 160 cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 110 lbs in Pound and 50kg in Kilograms. Her eye color is Black and hair color is Black.

Education

To receive training in gymnastics, Gabby Douglas moved to Des Moines, Iowa. At just eight years old, she won a title at the Virginia State Championships in 2004. However, she had said that she had a bad experience when she was in high school which is Oak Park High School. This must be particularly due to her training.

Personal Life: Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids

Gabby Douglas has always been dedicated in her career. She has stated that she has no time for relationships. She is currently single, and there are no reports if she has dated anyone in the past.

Is Gabby Douglas Lesbian?

When you say a woman is single and has never been in a relationship, then it does not mean she is lesbian. Gabby Douglas is straight, and none of her actions prove that she is interested in her own kind. She is hardworking and has never been involved in a love affair.

Professional Career

In 2008, Gabby Douglas made her international debut at the U.S. Classic and placed tenth. She missed the 2009 season due to a fracture. She then placed fourth all-around at the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup in 2010. The same year, she won a silver medal at the Junior National Championships.

As a senior, Douglas won a gold in a team challenge at the City of Jesolo Trophy. She was also in the gold-medal winning team at the 2011 World Championships. In 2012, she won gold at the Pacific Rim Championships. With her brilliant performance, she secured a spot for her maiden Olympics.

At the 2012 London Olympics, Gabby Douglas competed on floor exercise, balance team, uneven bars, and vault. After the event, she became the first all-around to win a medal at the Olympics. In 2015, she was named to the Senior National Team. The same year, she participated in the World Artistic Gymnastic Championships and won a gold medal.

A year later, Douglas won at the AT&T American Cup. She was the winner of the team event at the 2016 Rio Olympic games. Additionally, she has also made many media appearances including ‘The Masked Singer’, ‘Kickin It’, and MTV Video Music Awards 2012.

Awards

In 2012, Gabby Douglas was named “Female Athlete of the Year” by Associated Press. In 2013, she went on to receive two BET Awards. Douglas was nominated for the Laureus World Sports Award in the category of Breakthrough of the Year.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Gabby Douglas in 2021

As of 2021, Gabby Douglas has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She is an Olympic champion and has won many medals in her career. Douglas has traveled to many countries for competing in different events. She has successfully represented the United States at the World Championships. Apart from being an athlete, she is also active in other endeavors. She has been in the ad campaign of Nintendo games and has endorsed many products. She is also a writer and has released two books.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• She did her first tumbling pass at four years old.
• Gabby Douglas became the first black gymnast for winning a gold medal (individual).
• She is known for supporting athletes.
• Douglas trained for more than 18000 hours for the 2012 Olympics.
• She was the star of the London Olympic Games.
• With her win, the United States won the third consecutive team title.

By becoming a professional at a young age, Gabby Douglas serves as an inspiration to many. She was a star at the London Olympic Games. She is still very young, and we can see a lot from her at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Her success story was even shown in the series ‘The Gabby Douglas Story’. She is a writer and is also the winner of 2020 The Masked Singer.