Gabby Douglas is an American Artistic gymnast. She is the 2012 Olympic all-around champion and the 2015 world all-around silver medalist.
Gabby Douglas Biography
Real Name | Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas |
Nickname | Flying Squirrel, Golden Gabby, Brie |
Profession | Artistic Gymnastics |
Date of Birth | 31 December 1995 |
Age (as in 2024) | 29 Years |
Birth Place | Newport News, Virginia |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Des Moines, Iowa. |
Religion | Christian |
Ethnicity | Afro-American |
Hobbies | Singing, knitting, playing piano, dancing, |
Coach/Mentor | Christian Gallardo FORMER COACHES: Kittia Carpenter, Dena Walker, Gustavo Moure, Liang Chow |
Who is Gabby Douglas?
Douglas is an American gymnast, the first African-American to become the individual all-around champion in the Olympics. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and the winner of numerous other prestigious awards and honors. Her success has made her one of the most popular athletes in the world.
Early Life
Champion American artistic gymnast Gabby was born Gabrielle Christina Douglas on 31 December 1995 in Newport News, Virginia. Her parents are Natalie Hawkins-Douglas and Timothy Douglas, and she is one of four children.
Education Qualification
Talking about her formal educational status, she completed her schooling at a local school in her hometown. And, she also accomplished her higher studies at university.
School | Homeschooled |
College | N/A |
Educational Qualifications | High School |
Gabby Douglas Family
Timothy and Natalie Hawkins Douglas are Gabby’s parents. Timothy Douglas is her father’s name, and he is a businessman. Natalie Hawkins Douglas, her mother, is a housewife.
Her sisters’ names are Arielle Hawkins Douglas and Joyelle Douglas, and she has three siblings. Jonathan Douglas is her brother’s name.
Father | Timothy Douglas |
Mother | Natalie Hawkins |
Brother | Johnathan Douglas |
Sisters | Joyelle and Arielle |
Gabby Douglas Age
Gabby is 28 years old. Born on December 31, 1995, in Newport News, Virginia, she will be celebrating her birthday as she continues to make her mark in the world of gymnastics.
Gabby Douglas Husband
Douglas’ marital status is single. She is currently not dating anyone and is considered single. No knowledge of any of her previous relationships.
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Husband | N/A |
Gabby Douglas Height and Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters- 157 cm In meters- 1.57 m In feet inches- 5’2” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms- 61 kg In pounds- 134.5 Ibs |
Figure Measurements (approx) | 32-24-33 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Gabby Douglas Net Worth
Douglas’ net worth is $4 million in 2023. She earns most of her money from grants, advertisements, bonuses, and many other business ventures.
Net Worth | $5 Million (as of 2023) |
Monthly Income | $30,000 + |
Yearly Income | $5,00,000 + |
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Some Lesser Facts
- She was part of the American US team in the 2012 Olympics along with Aly Raisman and three other teammates. She contributed to winning a gold for the team.
- Gabby, more than Gabby, her mother was criticized for the untidy that Gabby had at the Olympics. They said it looked not done and messy. Her mother in defense, said that there are no black parlors where she is living with the hosts.
- She has been part of the team that won gold in the 2011 and 2015 World Championships.
- She won a silver medal for her all-around performance at the 2015 World Championships.
- Douglas is the first American-African woman to win an all-around gymnastics championship in the Olympics and the first American to win the all-around as well as team events in the same Olympic meet.
- Gabby is the first American woman to win multiple all-around medals in the same Olympic meet.
- She is the first woman since 1981, who re-entered the World Championships.
- Gabby Douglas’ success has attracted attention from the media. She has been a part of the 2012 Lifetime biopic film, The Gabby Douglas Story.
- Gabby has also acquired the reality series Douglas Family Gold.
- Gabby won the 2008 Virginia State Championship when she was a mere eight years old.
FAQ’s
What is Gabby Douglas famous for?
American gymnast Gabby Douglas, at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, became both the first American to claim gold medals in the team and individual all-around events and the first African American to win the all-around title.
When was Gabby Douglas born?
American gymnast Gabby Douglas was born on December 31, 1995, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
What is Gabby Douglas’s family life?
Douglas was born in Newport News, Virginia, and grew up in nearby Virginia Beach, to parents Timothy Douglas and Natalie Hawkins-Douglas. She has two older sisters, Arielle and Joyelle, and one older brother, Johnathan.
What is the Net Worth of Gabby Douglas?
Gabby Douglas’s total Net worth is around $5 Million.