50+ Best Gabby Douglas Quotes From The American Olympic Gymnast

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 12, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 24, 2021
Edited by Jacob Fitzbright
Gabby Douglas at an event

Gabby Douglas is a popular American artistic gymnast.

Gabby Douglas is the 2012 Olympic all-around champion. She is famous for being the first American gymnast to win gold in team and individual competitions.

Gabby Douglas was one of the most well-known gymnasts in the world. It was estimated that Gabby Douglas makes around $750,000 in a year. Gabby Douglas is currently in the United States.

She has been popular for some of her very inspirational Gabby Douglas quotes as well. This article has a selection of some of the best Gabby Douglas quotes.

She promoted the idea of people going to the gym every day. She was born in December 1995. The Gabby Douglas quotes included in this article are sure to give you an insight into the mind of this amazing gymnast.

Gabby Douglas is also famous for having a great sense of humor in her interviews. She is down to earth and humble even when she knows her achievements.

Gabby Douglas is also lauded for being a Black American to have achieved so much. In her quotes, she has repeatedly mentioned how much practice, hard work and sacrifice meant to her.

Moreover, she has always been seen giving a lot of importance to her family and God. She is a firm believer in God and wants to attribute part of her success to Him. Since gymnasts usually retire early, there were talks of her not participating in the next Olympics too.

However, she mentioned she is "young and fresh" in one of her quotes. She also has a biographical drama on television called 'The Gabby Douglas Story' made after her.

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Motivational Gabby Douglas Quotes

Are you looking for quotes that can motivate you to go to the gym every day? Here are some Gabby Douglas quotes about winning from the Olympic gold-medalist.

1. "Gold medals are made out of your sweat, blood, and tears."

- Gabby Douglas.

2. "You've got to be confident when you're competing."

- Gabby Douglas.

3. "It's incredible how people come up to me and say 'Gabby, you inspired me to do anything I can set my mind to'. It's truly an honor."

- Gabby Douglas.

4. "To win Olympic gold, it takes a lot of hard work, a lot of passion, and a lot of sacrifices."

- Gabby Douglas.

5. "I love listening to Lil' Wayne, Drake and Eminem to get me fired up."

- Gabby Douglas.

6. "When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off."

- Gabby Douglas.

7. "You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous."

- Gabby Douglas.

8. "Are you going to stand or are you going to crumble?"

- Gabby Douglas.

9. "If you push through the hard days, then you can get through anything."

- Gabby Douglas.

10.  "In the face of everything, still stand."

- Gabby Douglas.

11. "If we set our minds, we can achieve anything."

- Gabby Douglas.

12. "Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made."

- Gabby Douglas.

13. "Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams."

- Gabby Douglas.

14. "The hard work definitely paid off and hard work always does."

- Gabby Douglas.

15. "Practice isn't just about putting in the time. It's about putting in the effort every day."

- Gabby Douglas.

Famous Quotes By Gabby Douglas

Here are some of the most famous Gabby Douglas quotes. These include some quotes about her personal life as well.

16. "Even before I competed in the Olympics I always wanted to write a book."

- Gabby Douglas.

17. "My mom says I'm a fighter, a fierce competitor. And I think I am, too."

- Gabby Douglas.

18. "I googled 'Gabby Douglas', and all these things popped up like 'Gabby Douglas makes history' and 'She's the champion'."

- Gabby Douglas.

19. "I've been on a tweeting mission."

- Gabby Douglas.

20. "Don't be shy. Go for it and ask your crush out."

- Gabby Douglas.

21. "Find rest. There are moments when it’s necessary to pause and take time to heal."

- Gabby Douglas.

22. "I think I was about fourteen when I did my first makeup."

- Gabby Douglas.

23. "I love all the attention, people noticing me."

- Gabby Douglas.

24. "I would love to be a role model."

- Gabby Douglas.

25. "I wear makeup pretty much every day."

- Gabby Douglas.

26. "I am not going to lie, I love Usain Bolt and Serena Williams."

- Gabby Douglas.

Gymnastics Quotes From Gabby Douglas

Are you looking for some great quotes about gymnastics? Here are some great Olympic quotes from Gabby Douglas.

27. "Toward the end of the Olympics, you get physically tired and drained. And no matter how much rest you have, your body is tired."

- Gabby Douglas.

28. "I don't want to get in over my head because when you do that it takes off your game."

- Gabby Douglas.

29. "I just want to continue with gymnastics because I am still young and fresh."

- Gabby Douglas.

30. "I think I can get some more titles under my belt."

- Gabby Douglas.

31. "I kind of think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips."

- Gabby Douglas.

32. "It's very tough for me to focus. I'm like 'Look, something shiny! No, focus! Oh, there goes a butterfly'."

- Gabby Douglas.

Gabby Douglas Quotes On God And Family

Are you in the search for some Gabby Douglas quotes that are full of god and family? Here are some amazing Gabby Douglas quotes divinity and some quotes on family her mother.

33. "My family and I had to overcome a lot to get where we are today."

- Gabby Douglas.

34. "I take my Bible with me, sometimes two of them, when I travel."

- Gabby Douglas.

35. "My mom used to tell me when I was little, 'When it rains, it's God's manifestation - a big day's waiting to happen!'"

- Gabby Douglas.

36. "The one snack I really love is YoCrunch yogurt."

- Gabby Douglas.

37. "My mother is always standing by with just the right scripture or inspirational saying to get me through any tough situation."

- Gabby Douglas.

38. "God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy."

- Gabby Douglas.

39. "Everyone has hiccups in their families."

- Gabby Douglas.

40. "I used to have a lucky rock and I used to always have to rub it three times before I competed."

- Gabby Douglas.

41. "Gospel music always relaxes me and calms my nerves."

- Gabby Douglas.

42."You need your mom and dad to protect you."

- Gabby Douglas.

43. "I give all the glory to God. The glory goes up to him and the blessings fall down on me."

- Gabby Douglas.

Inspiring Gabby Douglas Quotes

Are you looking for some amazing Gabby Douglas quotes that you could use? Here are some Gabby Douglas quotes about her journey and her life. These Gabby Douglas quotes will surely inspire you.

44. "We can choose a path that leads us into trouble."

- Gabby Douglas.

45. "I don’t need an alarm clock. My passion wakes me up."

- Gabby Douglas.

46. "Wake up with a purpose."

- Gabby Douglas.

47. "I want to do all roles. The sky's the limit."

- Gabby Douglas.

48. "I've learned how to stay humble."

- Gabby Douglas.

49. "I wanted to tell my story and where I came from and my background because it was not easy."

- Gabby Douglas.

50. "Turn the pain into power."

- Gabby Douglas.

51. "I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, and injuries."

- Gabby Douglas.

52. "It all comes down to our decisions at the end of the day."

- Gabby Douglas.

53. "Goodbye: Unworthiness. Fear. Self-doubt. Shame. Guilt. Hello: Worthiness. Courage. Confidence. Freedom. Self-love."

- Gabby Douglas

54. "I accomplished something big and that's a memory I will never forget."

- Gabby Douglas.

55. "It's definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands."

- Gabby Douglas.

56. "I like squirrels. They are so adventurous."

- Gabby Douglas.

57. "I learned from my mom to always keep pushing yourself."

- Gabby Douglas.

58. "Never allow fear to overpower your passion."

- Gabby Douglas.

59. "Your direction is more important than speed."

- Gabby Douglas.

60. "I have to leave heavy things behind  so I can carry useful things forward."

- Gabby Douglas.

61. "A healthy outside starts from inside."

- Gabby Douglas.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked out suggestions for Gabby Douglas quotes, then why not take a look at Mia Hamm quotes or Wilma Rudolph quotes.

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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