Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the highest individual Olympic gymnastics competition back in 2012, has announced her comeback to competitive gymnastics through an Instagram post on Thursday. Gymnastics spokesman confirmed that Douglas had not petitioned to participate in any events this year and they were not aware of her plans. Gabby Douglas made history at the age of 16 when she became the first Black woman to win the all-around title at the 2012 London Olympics. Douglas’s announcement of her return to gymnastics comes as a source of inspiration for a new generation of athletes. As Gabby Douglas embarks on her journey back to competitive gymnastics, her return acts as a beacon of hope for aspiring gymnasts around the world.

Source: New York Times July 14, 2023 15:45 UTC