The Olympics are a race that doesn’t favor anyone, no matter who you are. In such a brutal race also participates Gabby Douglas, a prodigy who showed the world what she is made of at the young age of 17. The London Olympics all-around gold medalist in gymnastics is a sight to see in the gym.
Along with being a great gymnast, she is also a widely followed entity, making her a media sensation. In a recent Instagram story, she shared a related clip that went viral. What did she portray that allowed her video to go viral?
Gabby Douglas overcoming challenges with grace and a tint of humor
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The prodigy has been a great inspiration to young athletes from a similar background, which is from underrepresented communities. Her achievements, which were not limited to her solo performances in the Olympics, extended to her getting the gold medal for her team in the 2016 Rio Olympics and her acquiring a silver medal in the 2015 World Championships.
While she has been depressed and anxiety has preyed on her multiple times, she has not abandoned her optimistic nature, and proof of this is found in her Instagram story. The story that went viral was a clip that she made in the form of a meme and in the context of a joke.
In the clip, Gabby has given captions, which are ?pov: the black community when I embarrassed them on national TV.” Supposedly, the joke is related to her past comments, which drew criticism from her community. In the clip, she, from the point of view of her community, gives a reaction that was to be thought by the community. She says in the clip, ?Get that b***h out of here; get that b***h the F**k out of here.?
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Gabby embraces adversity with optimism
She was criticized a lot whenever she made a comment regarding controversial issues revolving around her community. She also faced criticism as a woman. Though she still faces these issues, she chooses to be optimistic, and she has nothing to fear or lose.
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Gabby Douglas, the trailblazing Olympian, who had shattered barriers by clinching the all-around gold at 17, is a beacon for underrepresented communities, her victories transcend sports. Despite facing criticism for her outspokenness, she persists, embracing optimism. Her recent viral clip reveals growth, displaying resilience and a light-hearted outlook despite societal pressures.
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