Olympic tumbler Gabby Douglas was just 16 years of age when she left a mark on the world at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Presently 20, she has won gold in the Olympics, at the World Championships, Pacific Rim Championships and American Cup rivalries and she is planning to add another award to her accumulation today in the uneven bars last in Rio. Despite the fact that she scarcely missed meeting all requirements for the overall finals, she scored an incredible, group best 15.766 on the uneven bars amid the group last, so we're trusting the living legend kicks a similarly genuine measure of butt in the individual occasion. We know you can hardly wait for her to contend, so to hold you over meanwhile here are eight fun certainties…
Anastasia Valeryevna Liuken better known as Nastia Liuken is known world-wide as the gymnast who won the Olympic individual all-around in 2008 for gymnastics. Nastia was a natural at what she did, by the time she was three years old she was already showing interest in the sport and had natural talent. Nastia brought home one gold medal, three silver medals and one bronze medal, she was also the balance beam world champion in 2005 and 2007, along with many more accomplishments during her career as a gymnast. Nastia was born in Moscow, Russia on October 30, 1989, but was raised in Parker, Texas. Nastia was raised by her parents , who were both well know gymnasts.…
Misty Danielle Copeland was born on September 10, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri. Even though she was born in Kansas City, she was raised in San Pedro, California. Misty was very late in starting ballet studies, but it didn’t stop her. Usually, ballerinas start studying when they are three or four, but Misty was thirteen when she took her first ballet class. When she unlocked the magical world of ballet, Misty was coping with the fact she was living in a shabby motel room with her five siblings and fighting for a place to sleep on the floor.…
Gabby Douglas has had a very successful gymnastics career, but most people only know about her major accomplishments in the 2012 Olympics. Most people do not know about her achievements in her early life, her junior career, or even her senior career as gymnast.…
At the age of fourteen, Gabby left her hometown to train with coach Liang Chow to become a world champion and Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics. Within a blink of an eye, she made the debut on the nation scene…
A wonderful inspiration and role model for today’s youth would be Gabrielle Douglas. Gabby Douglas at a young age was extremely talented with gymnastics, along with being enormously determined. While venturing into the world of gymnastics she trained constantly, no matter the obstacle. Gabby recovered from a variety of injuries and overcame financial obstacles in order to pursue her love for the game. After all of Gabby’s hardships and tough work, she finally achieved one of her life long goals of becoming a member of the U.S. woman’s gymnastic team in 2012.…
Why should we care about diversity in kinesiology? Diversity pursues an evolving understanding of the importance of human interaction in kinesiology-related fields beyond the level of simple tolerance. Diversity within creates a working and learning environment that encourages varied perspectives and an open exchange of ideas in an unbiased and non-prejudicial way. Diversity is important to higher education because diversity in perspectives leads to institutional success and quality. American government funded schools and universities are encountering more prominent ethnic decent variety, prompting expanded assorted variety inside our classrooms.…
With Lord’s statement on “silence will not protect you,” I think of controversial Olympic Gymnastic scandal with Larry Nasser. He has pled guilty to sexually abusing hundreds of women. It is surprising to me. All of these great women who knew and trained with each other could suffer in such a horrible way. Until recently, none of them thought to speak up about the pain that has afflicted them for years.…
Simone Biles is perhaps the youngest successful African American in the world. Her stellar talent in gymnastics and dedication to the sport, have me in awe. The tireless preparation and determination, she exhibits are characteristics that I can only hope to embody as I work towards becoming a medical professional. After overcoming many early childhood hardships, Simone persevered to become a world renowned gymnast and inspires many to follow in her footsteps. At only 4 feet 9 inches tall, Simone Biles has a larger than life personality.…
For over ten years my average day consisted of four main activities: school, homework, gymnastics, and sleep. While school breaks or holidays may have upset three of the four, competitive gymnastics was always a constant. Three hours a day five days a week with no off season left no room for apathy. During my years as a gymnast, I learned the lessons I am sure every athlete is taught— dedication, time management, and determination. However, gymnastics taught me two lessons that other athletes fail to learn thoroughly.…
Kaleena Siers Ms. DiSalle ELA7 asfkgsubc I was in my dad’s white pickup truck slowly making my way to gymnastics practice. All I had been thinking about was trying my roundoff back handspring since I woke up. I had just stopped doing physical therapy for my achilles and was really worried about trying my new flip. I kept thinking in my head how things could go drastically wrong.…
I started gymnastics at the age of three. Running around and playing with others kept me excited to learn more and advance in the sport. I participated through the age of 13 before I decided to quit and concentrate more on school work. Gymnastics played a huge role into the person I am today. Having been a free spirited wild child, gymnastics was perfect for me.…
Trianna Rushton 6th hour “Never give up and always keep fighting, because tough times may be tough, the sacrifices do pay off, so just keep putting towards your dream and just love it the same time and enjoy it” Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas once said. Gabby is an African American women’s national gymnast. Gabby teaches kids, teens, and eve adults to never give up and show the world your best. She is a inspiration to all and is overall a great perso. Gabby Douglas is someone who definitely should be remembered.…
The crowd is watching intensly as the gymnast soars over the vault and scores a perfect 10.00. The crowd goes wild! Gymnasts have to work hard to accomplish the difficult tasks of competing at gym meets all over the world. It takes a strong commitment and a positive attitude to become a competing gymnast. Gymnasts train for many hours of the week, the risk of injury is very high, but the rewards are worth it.…
That is what basically her poem, Armed For Success speaks about. The Dancer written in 2006 focuses on her life, that she grew up without her mother to guide her. Her mother died during the aparthied era, and people kept on telling her that about her mother, how she was, how she danced and that even Gcina Mhlophe as Mrs Mhlophe daugter, she has those similarities to her mother when she is dancing. Which ofcause tells us that no matter what situation you grew up in, but your roots will never fade away, they will always be remain as…