Early Life and Education of Gabby Douglas: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gabby Douglas. A timeline of key moments.

Gabrielle Douglas is an accomplished American artistic gymnast, celebrated for her achievements at both the Olympic and World Championship levels. She secured the Olympic all-around title in 2012 and a World all-around silver medal in 2015. Douglas contributed to the gold-medal-winning U.S. teams at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, known as the 'Fierce Five' and 'Final Five,' respectively. Her success extends to the World Championships, where she was a member of the gold-winning American teams in 2011 and 2015. Moreover, she claimed the 2012 U.S. national title on uneven bars and the 2016 American Cup all-around title, showcasing her versatility and skill.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 31, 1995: Gabby Douglas Born

On December 31, 1995, Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas was born, who is now known as an American artistic gymnast.

October 2002: Gymnastics Training at Gymstrada

In October 2002, Gabby Douglas began her gymnastics training at Gymstrada.

July 2012: Featured on Sports Illustrated Cover

In July 2012, Gabby Douglas and her teammates were featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Olympic Preview issue. This was the first time an entire Olympic gymnastics team had been featured on the cover of the magazine.

September 2012: Ad Campaign and Pledge of Allegiance

In September 2012, Nintendo announced that Gabby Douglas would be part of a new ad campaign for New Super Mario Bros. 2. Also, on September 4, Gabby Douglas led the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

December 2012: Book Release and MTV Appearance

In December 2012, Gabby Douglas released her autobiography, "Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith," which debuted at number four on The New York Times Young Adult Bestseller List. She also performed at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards during a performance by Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj.

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August 12, 2013: Guest Appearance on "Kickin' It"

On August 12, 2013, Gabby Douglas had a small acting role on the Disney XD series "Kickin' It" in the episode "Gabby's Gold".

August 2013: Move to Los Angeles

In August 2013, Gabby Douglas left Missy Parton's home and moved to Los Angeles to be with her family, expressing her intention to compete in the 2016 Olympics.

2013: Departure from Los Angeles in summer 2013

Gabby Douglas had departed from Los Angeles in summer 2013.

February 1, 2014: "The Gabby Douglas Story" Aired on Lifetime

On February 1, 2014, "The Gabby Douglas Story" aired on Lifetime, starring Imani Hakim, with Gabby Douglas performing all the gymnastic stunts herself.

2015: Reality TV Show Commissioned

In 2015, it was announced that a reality television show for the Oxygen channel had been commissioned to follow Gabby Douglas and her family's life, issued under the working title Douglas Family Gold.