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Gabby The Great.

Authors :
Perry, Simon
Corcoran, Liz
Mascia, Kristen
Cotliar, Sharon
Dennis, Alicia
Source :
People. 8/20/2012, Vol. 78 Issue 8, p52-55. 4p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents information on gymnast Gabby Douglas, who competed in the 2012 London Olympics in London, England. The author looks at Douglas's gold medal in the women's all-around gymnastics competition, her relationship with Missy Parton and Travis Parton, her host family from Des Moines, Iowa, and Natalie Hawkins, her mother. The article announces that Douglas is the first African-American woman to win the gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition. The author also discusses Douglas's training with personal gymnastics coach Liang Chow.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00937673
Volume :
78
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
People
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
78717688