Gabby Douglas, a 5'3" (1.60m) native of Los Angeles, etched her name in history by becoming the first American gymnast to clinch both the team and all-around titles at the same Olympic Games.
She started her gymnast career at the age of six. By nine, Douglas had set her sights on becoming an Olympic champion. At 14, she left her family in Virginia to train with renowned coach Liang Chow in Iowa. At the age of 16, she helped secure the title of team world champion in 2011.
Who are Gabby Douglas’ Parents?
Douglas was born on December 31, 1995, in Newport News, Virginia, to Timothy Douglas and Natalie Hawkins-Douglas.
Who is Gabby Douglas' Mother?
Natalie Hawkins-Douglas is the mother of the gymnast Gabby Douglas. Following her divorce from Timothy Douglas in 2007, just two years after their marriage, Natalie took on the challenging task of raising Gabby and her three siblings as a single mother.
Employed by HSBC Bank as a debt recovery specialist until 2011, Natalie was compelled to go on a medical leave due to health concerns. Despite her financial struggles, she remained determined to support Gabby's budding gymnastics career. Natalie applied for military scholarships to cover the costs of Gabby's training. In 2006, Gabby received a $500 grant from a non-profit organization enabling her to attend a prestigious gymnastics camp in Texas.
The family's financial difficulties culminated in Natalie declaring bankruptcy in 2012. However, Natalie and Gabby’s bond grew stronger through these challenges. Together, they produced a biopic for the Lifetime Channel called the Gabby Douglas Story (released in 2014). She also has her own reality TV show, "Douglas Family Gold.”
Who is Gabby Douglas’s father?
Timothy Douglas is the father of gymnast and Olympian Gabby Douglas. He was a member of the Air National Guard and a staff sergeant. Timothy was sent to Iraq and Afghanistan.
In 2012, he was spotted in London during the Olympic Games waving a flag that read "Go Gabby. Love, Dad.". Shortly before her performance, she claimed that this caught her off guard. He was taken into custody on child-neglect charges in March of 2012.
What nationality are Gabby Douglas’ Parents?
Both of Gabby’s Parents are American by nationality.
What is the Ethnicity of Gabby Douglas?
The talented American artistic gymnast Gabby Douglas is of African-American descent.
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FAQ's On Gabby Douglas parents
Gabby gave up gymnastics for eight years to take better care of her mental health.
A. Douglas made Olympic history as the first African-American to win the all-around title, having competed in two games and won three gold medals.
A. Gabby Douglas began gymnastics at age six.
