2012 London Olympics

Gabby Douglas on the cover of Time Magazine

Gabby Douglas on the cover of Time Magazine

Jul 19, 2012 by Marina Mazor
Gabby Douglas on the cover of Time Magazine
Gabby Douglas graces the cover of TIME Magazine's Olympic issue!

Gabby Douglas on the cover of Time Magazine.
Martin Schoeller for TIME

Olympian Gabby Douglas, aka the "Flying Squirrel" is on the cover of TIME Magazine's Olympics issue.  In this in-depth article, find out how Gabby got to where she is today, starting from her first cartwheel at 3 years old.  Learn how Gabby used her powers of persuasion to convince her mom to let her move to Iowa to train with Coach Chow, and find out how she has navigated the ups and downs of being away from her family to emerge as an Olympian.  Watch for Gabby in London this summer.

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