Olympic Gold Medalist in gymnastics for the United States
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Gabby Douglas, at the tender age of 16, has become the first African-American all-around gymnastics gold medalist for the United States of America. Gabby, with the smile that lit up the arena in London like the candles lit up the sky during the opening ceremonies, has done her momma proud. She has done her family proud, and man oh man, has she done her country proud. And what are many people focusing on?