83 Quotes by Gabby Douglas

I just want to inspire all those people who gave up and said ‘I quit,’ Never give up!

My mom says I’m a fighter, a fierce competitor, and I think I am, too.

Everyone was telling me you have this great potential and you can be on top. I didn’t believe that, but everyone was just telling me to believe in myself. I did and I’m kind of up on top and it’s amazing.

I just want to continue with gymnastics because I’m still young and fresh. I think can get some more titles under my belt.

For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics world and say ‘okay, anything is possible. If Gabby did it, then I can do it too.’

I wear makeup pretty much every day. For training, I usually do a lighter base, a lighter blush and I used the mascara and a little bit of the lip gloss.

It’s definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands.

I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, and injuries.

I googled ‘Gabby Douglas,’ and all these things popped up like ‘Gabby Douglas makes history!’ And ‘She’s the champion!’