Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith

London 2012 Gold Medallist, Gabrielle Douglas, has put pen to paper to write her inspiring story of faith, perseverance and sheer determination.

The USA gymnast won soared on the world stage to win the Gold medal in the All-Around category, one of the most prestigious medals of the Olympic Games. She also was a key member of the USA team who snatched Gold from the Chinese.

Read her story – a young women who battled against the odds, demonstrated to the world her dedication and fought to keep her faith alive in the competitive, tight-rope world of profession gymnastics. Her heart-affirming tale will connect with young sporting prodigies, those interested in the world of athletes and anyone who enjoys reading a compelling life story.

About the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist: Gabrielle Douglas

Gabrielle Douglas is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she made history, becoming the first US gymnast to take home a team and an individual gold medal in the same Olympics. Gabrielle began her training at age six, and became the Virginia State Champion only two years later.

When she was fourteen, she left her family in Virginia Beach to train with coach Liang Chow in Des Moines, Iowa. Under Chow’s guidance, and with tremendous faith in God’s plan for her, Gabrielle competed in the Olympic Trials and walked away with the only guaranteed spot on the team. Since her Olympic triumph, Gabrielle has used her platform to inspire millions with a powerful message: With hard work and persistence, any dream is possible.