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Gabby Douglas • Defying Gravity Person of The Week

    • Society & Culture

This week, host Charlotte Alter is joined by Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, the trailblazing superstar athlete whose aerial feats have etched her name in history. Gabby recounts the sacrifices of leaving home at a young age to pursue greatness and how her life changed overnight following her 2012 Olympic triumph. In discussing the pressures of fame and the focus required to remain at the peak, Gabby opens up about her decision to step back from the spotlight after the 2016 Olympics and her triumphant return to the sport with eyes set on Paris 2024. Tune in for a deep dive into the life of an extraordinary athlete who continues to redefine what it means to soar.

This week, host Charlotte Alter is joined by Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, the trailblazing superstar athlete whose aerial feats have etched her name in history. Gabby recounts the sacrifices of leaving home at a young age to pursue greatness and how her life changed overnight following her 2012 Olympic triumph. In discussing the pressures of fame and the focus required to remain at the peak, Gabby opens up about her decision to step back from the spotlight after the 2016 Olympics and her triumphant return to the sport with eyes set on Paris 2024. Tune in for a deep dive into the life of an extraordinary athlete who continues to redefine what it means to soar.

26 min

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