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Gabby Douglas was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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She began training at age 6.
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Gabby won a state championship at the age of 8.
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Gabby met her coach Liang Chow at age 12.
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Gabby left her family and friends to go to West Des Moines, Iowa to train with Liang Chow.
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Gabby was the first African American to win gold in the individual all-around event.