Gabby Douglas's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gabby Douglas.

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

2004: Virginia State Championships

In 2004, at the age of eight, Gabby Douglas won the Level 4 all-around gymnastics title at the Virginia State Championships.

2010: Pan American Championships

At the 2010 Pan American Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, Gabby Douglas won the uneven bars title and a share of the U.S. team gold medal. She also placed fifth all-around.

December 2012: Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year

In December 2012, the Associated Press named Gabby Douglas the Female Athlete of the Year, making her the fourth gymnast to receive this honor.

2012: 2012 Summer Olympics

At the 2012 Summer Olympics gymnastics event in London, Gabby Douglas and her teammates won the team event gold medal and she became the first African-American woman to win the individual all-around gold, also becoming the first American gymnast ever to win both the team and individual all-around gold at the same Olympics.

2012: Olympic all-around champion

In 2012, Gabby Douglas became the Olympic all-around champion and a member of the gold-winning team, known as the "Fierce Five."

2012: Olympic Gold Medals

In 2012, Gabby Douglas became the first African American to win an Olympic individual all-around title. She also became the first U.S. gymnast to win gold in both individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympics.

2012: Pacific Rim Championships and U.S. National Championships

In 2012, Gabby Douglas was part of the gold-winning U.S. team at the Pacific Rim Championships, where she also won gold in uneven bars. At the 2012 U.S. National Championships in June, Douglas won the gold medal in uneven bars, silver in the all-around, and bronze in floor. She was also nicknamed the "Flying Squirrel".

June 2013: BET Awards

In June 2013, Gabby Douglas received two BET Awards for her accomplishments.

March 2015: Return to International Competition

In March 2015, Gabby Douglas returned to international competition at the 2015 City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy. She helped the USA win gold in the team competition and placed 4th all-around.

2015: World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

At the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, Gabby Douglas was part of the U.S. team that won the gold medal. She won the silver in the all-around, becoming the first reigning Olympic all-around champion since 2001 to return to the sport and win a world championships medal.

2015: World all-around silver medalist

In 2015, Gabby Douglas became the World all-around silver medalist and a member of the gold-winning team at the World Championships.

March 2016: 2016 City of Jesolo Trophy

In March 2016, following her win at the 2016 AT&T American Cup, Gabby Douglas participated at the 2016 City of Jesolo Trophy, where she won the all-around title.

2016: 2016 Summer Olympics

In 2016, Gabby Douglas was a member of the gold-winning team at the Summer Olympics, referred to as the "Final Five" by the media. She was also the 2016 American Cup all-around champion.

2016: ESPY Award Nomination

In 2017, Gabby Douglas, along with the other members of the 2016 Olympic women's gymnastics team, was nominated for an ESPY Award for Best Team.

2017: ESPY Award Nomination

In 2017, Gabby Douglas, along with the other members of the 2016 Olympic women's gymnastics team, was nominated for an ESPY Award for Best Team.

2020: Team Called Themselves "Final Five"

In 2020, Gabby Douglas and her teammates helped the United States win a second consecutive gold medal in the team event at the Olympics. When the team final scores were announced, Douglas and her teammates called themselves the "Final Five" in honor of coach Marta Karolyi's retirement and the team size being reduced to four beginning in 2020.