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May 7, 1995

Gabby Douglas Born

Born December 31, 1995, Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas won the all-around gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, making her the first African American and first woman of color to win the event. She also won team gold at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.

Sources
1. Gabby Douglas - Biography - Olympic.org2. Gabby Douglas - National Women's History Museum3. Gabby Douglas - The Official Website of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee - USOPC4. Gabby Douglas: The First African American to Win Olympic Gold in Gymnastics - History.com

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