Gabby Douglas Shares Future Goals Following Absence from 2024 Olympics
Gabby Douglas was a key member of the gold-winning teams at the 2012 London Games and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. She made history by winning gold in the gymnastics all-around in 2016, becoming the first African American to achieve this feat.
Following her success at the Rio Games, Douglas transitioned into a prominent role in TV and media. She authored her memoir Grace, Gold, and Glory in 2012 and was featured in the 2014 Lifetime movie The Gabby Douglas Story. She also starred in the Oxygen unscripted series Douglas Family Gold alongside her family.
Her TV appearances expanded to shows like Kickin It and Undercover Boss, and she even emerged as the winner of The Masked Dancer in 2020.
In 2024, Douglas announced her return to competitive gymnastics with hopes of participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Unfortunately, she had to withdraw from the U.S. gymnastics championships in May due to an ankle injury, as reported by ESPN.