Gymnast Gabby Douglas Retires from Competitive Gymnastics

Douglas, a Two-Time Olympian and Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Ends Her Gymnastics Career

The 27-Year-Old Douglas Was the First African-American to Win the Individual All-Around Event at the Olympics

Gabby Douglas, a two-time Olympian and three-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, has announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics. Douglas made the announcement on social media, saying that she has decided to step away from the sport to focus on her mental and physical health.

Douglas rose to fame at the 2012 London Olympics, where she became the first African-American woman to win the individual all-around event in Olympic history. She also helped the U.S. team win the gold medal in the team competition. Douglas repeated her success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning gold in the team competition and bronze in the individual all-around event.

Douglas's retirement comes after a difficult year. She withdrew from the U.S. Olympic Trials in June due to a back injury, and she has been open about her struggles with mental health. Douglas has said that she has been dealing with anxiety and depression, and that she is proud of the progress she has made in her mental health journey.

Douglas's retirement is a loss for the gymnastics community. She is one of the most successful gymnasts in U.S. history, and she has inspired countless young athletes. However, Douglas's decision to retire is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. Douglas is a role model for young athletes, and her decision to prioritize her mental health is a positive example for others.