Very Happy 17th Birthday Gabrielle Douglas

Olympic Medalist Gabrielle Douglas turns 17 today. Gabrielle Douglas was born on December 31, 1995 in Newport News, Virginia. This past summer Gabrielle helped win the team around and individual all-around, becoming the first African-American woman, as well as the first woman of color of any nationality, to win the event. She is also the first American gymnast ever to win both the team and individual all-around gold at the same Olympics. Pleas stop by Gabrielle Facebook (here) and Twitter (here) to wish her a very Happy 17th Birthday today.

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Gabrielle Douglas's Grace, Gold, and Glory Makes NY Times Best Sellers List

Olympic Medalist Gabrielle Douglas memoir  "Grace, Gold, and Glory" has just been announced that she has made the New York Times best sellers list. Gabrielle Douglas is the 1st African-American All Around Olympic Gold Medalist, 1st Female to win both AA & Team Gold Medals in the same Olympics, 2012 USA Olympian, 2011 USA World Team Member-Gold Medalist & Sr. Women Nat'l Team Member

More About Gabrielle Douglas:
Gabrielle Douglas is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she made history, becoming the first US gymnast to take home a team and an individual gold medal in the same Olympics. Gabrielle began her training at age six, and became the Virginia State Champion only two years later. When she was fourteen, she left her family in Virginia Beach to train with coach Liang Chow in Des Moines, Iowa. Under Chow’s guidance, and with tremendous faith in God’s plan for her, Gabrielle competed in the Olympic Trials and walked away with the only guaranteed spot on the team. Since her Olympic triumph, Gabrielle has used her platform to inspire millions with a powerful message: With hard work and persistence, any dream is possible. Visit her online at www.gabrielledouglas.com.

Gabrielle Douglas named AP's Female Athlete of the Year for 2012

Indianapolis, Indiana - 2012 Olympic all-around gold-medalist Gabrielle Douglas of Virginia Beach, Va./Chow's Gymnastics and Dance, was named the Associated Press' 2012 Female Athlete of the Year, beating out the likes of Missy Franklin, Alex Morgan and Serena Williams. A panel of AP sports editors from around the United States votes on the award, which has been given annually since 1931. Douglas is the fourth-ever gymnast, male or female, to make the list, joining Olga Korbut (1972), Nadia Comaneci (1976) and Mary Lou Retton (1984).

"Gabby captured the hearts of Olympic fans around the world this past summer with her bright smile and personality while helping the U.S. women win the team title and then capturing the coveted Olympic all-round title in London," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "Gabby is very deserving of this worldwide recognition, not only for her athletic accomplishments but also for her impact on women's sports in general. Her feats in London were a watershed moment, as were the accomplishments of Olga, Nadia and Mary Lou.

"Gabby is a true champion in every way," said Penny. "She has chartered her own course, never stopped

Gabrielle Douglas To Discuss Grace, Gold and Glory With GMA Dec. 4th

Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas will visit GMA on December 4th, 2012 to discuss her memoir "Grace, Gold and Glory.

Synopsis:
Gold-winning US gymnast and Olympic All-Around champion Gabrielle Douglas tells her personal story of faith, perseverance, and determination, demonstrating you can reach your dreams if you let yourself soar.

About "Grace, Gold and Glory:
In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner, as well as acting as a critical member of the US gold-medal-winning women gymnastics team. In this personal autobiography, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination, demonstrating you can reach your dreams if you let yourself soar.

About Gabrielle Douglas:
Gabrielle Douglas is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. At the