Angel Rice says that her dream is to compete in the Olympics. She credits her mom for teaching her everything she knows.
The 20-year-old's return to the podium is her first win before the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August. Douglas finished strong, earning a score of 60.165 during the competition.
(Credit: GETTY/INSTAGRAM) One teen gymnast is having an incredible year and has now been awarded one of the highest accolades an American athlete can attain.…
Gabby Douglas made history today by becoming the first African-American woman to win an all-around gold medal in gymnastics. Douglas led from start to finish with 62.232 points, topping Russia’s Victoria Komova who had 61.973. . Russia’s Aliya Mustafina took the bronze. American Aly Raisman finished fourth after a tie-break ruling. She and Mustafina finished […]
Via NewsOne Ibtihaj Muhammad Age: 25 Place of Residence: Maplewood, N.J. Why she is a local hero: Muhammad, a fencer and a Muslim, could become the first American woman to compete in the Olympics with a hijab, the head scarf worn by Muslim women. Muhammad is the first to admit how badly she wants to […]
