No Regrets - With her love for the sport revitalized, Gabby Douglas eyes Paris 2024

With her eyes set on Paris 2024, Inside Gymnastics sat down with 3-time Olympic old medalist Gabby Douglas in January 2024 to discuss her decision to comeback to the sport after a 7 year hiatus. Douglas talks finding her love for the sport again and what it was like getting back in the gym.

[@andre86w]

She seems so different now. She seems relaxed, composed, and happy. This is wonderful. Cheered for you back in 2012 and 2016. Hope to cheer for you in 2024 in Paris!

[@silverpurkat]

It seems a lot of gymnasts are in that mind set and very mature. Plus less injuries and higher quality of the movements too. Probably because the former coaches are removed from the program and the sexual scandal came to light. The one thing that bothered me the most was the camps that took away the parents from being protective of their child. A predator’s playground.

[@azieldaly2965]

No shite she's an adult people change

[@andre86w]

@@azieldaly2965 No shite! Thank you, Captain Obvious!

[@azieldaly2965]

@@andre86w Tha'ts what I'm saying about you.

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

She has grown up. Why would she be the same?

[@valerier4789]

I’ve never seen her talk so freely and happily. It’s a long shot but we’re all rooting for you! What a wonderful woman and gymast

[@sallygreenfield6991]

I don't think she's a long shot. Honestly, she is still as good as anyone.

[@m.w.976]

​@@sallygreenfield6991*No. It's a long shot.* *As much as I admire Gabby, she has A LOT of competition to make the Paris team. Bars were her best. Suni Lee has taken that by storm. And, then there's Shi.* *It's a long shot, but she seems to be comfortable with herself and that's what matters.*

[@fahren299]

@@m.w.976people always underestimate her.

[@Erin78G]

You finished third in the world, Gabrielle! I wouldn’t say the Rio Olympics went bad. But I understand if your experience was not the best. I just want you to know you were a winner to me.

[@Plaspos]

I thinks she probably is disappointed about missing the bars medal that was very attainable (qualified into finals in third place)

[@donovanrobinson1843]

@@Plaspos I hope she is ready to make the team I want her to get a bars/beam medal so bad those two apparatuses are her glory. But a bars medal in Rio was hers to lose so redemption is necessary

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I think she’s got it from watching her in the past. I know she’s got that determination and hard work that will get her that goal of getting that metal.

[@AbracadabraBipipityBopotyBOO]

If I remember correctly was it that she did poorly or was she disqualified because of the 2 person per country rule? I feel like she had a good showing, but she was overshadowed by the politics and icy reception from a specific teammate who became the new darling and basically made her old teammates freeze her out during that Olympic cycle.

[@donovanrobinson1843]

@@AbracadabraBipipityBopotyBOO she took third over all in the all around qualification in Rio behind Simon and Aly but she made bars final but had a mistake that cost her. People really acted like she didn't deserve her spot she was the 2015 world silver all around medalist behind Simone that says she was still a contender and a great asset to team usa

[@hannienanniep]

She sounds so grounded, calm, and confident! That plus the beautiful gymnastics we're seeing... it's going to be amazing to watch her compete again.

[@shaymene8112]

am so happy to see her so happy

[@Erin78G]

I love to see her all grown up and matured.

[@ThatGymKid]

ALWAYS rooting for you Gabby!!!! Have fun and keep following your heart

[@mcwyman7928]

Dang she looks so happy and healthy and the skills she's doing in this video look super on point! Rooting you you Gabby!

[@jay_m4160]

You’re the first African American AA Champion and the first US gymnast to win the AA gold and team gold in the same Olympics. No one can ever take that away from you, Gabby. ❤ You also rose from grass to grace (no offence) and you inspired sooo many young girls. You will always be remembered. Congratulations to you and best wishes for Paris. But please give us a Nabieva on bars! 😂

[@liliansmeenge3297]

Her gymnastics looks so light. In my opinion she looks even better than before

[@benweikert6512]

I love that gabby is a farmer! Gabby rocks!

[@JosedeJezeus]

Me too! I want to be a farmer! She’s so amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Elong.]

Same! It’s probably very peaceful have land and horses

[@kishonerhorsford3669]

Gabby you are the reason I love gymnastics. Stay grounded. I pray 7 Olympic golds over you.

[@freddycooks]

Talk about joy!!! That is an under statement of how extremely excited I am to see her back!!! For one, her form and skills in this video alone are looking super! I can't wait to see you compete. I already know you're about to kill this joint. Im rooting for you Gabs! 💕

[@maurened5969]

I hope she feels all the love and support there is out there for her from Gym fans. Beyond that, the girl is a natural. Not many people could walk away for six years and come back to that level of strength and flexibility. I can't wait to see her compete.

[@abdiabdurahman2294]

Rooting for you gabby! Watching you win AA back in 2012 was one of the most amazing highlights of that Olympics. You are and will always be golden. Wishing you eternal success in this comeback and beyond. Keep breaking boundaries!!!

[@orangemoonglows2692]

can you imagine a team with simone, shilese, suni and gabby?

[@EclecticElegance13]

THE DREAM TEAM!!!!!!!

[@jameslke1241]

For freaking Generations! The Avatars of gymnastics 😮

[@xsiemprepaulii]

I would add Jade!

[@anital.3919]

Right!!! Gabby on bars is unbeatable

[@agungs8564]

Then it would be 5 full poin margin with no 2 ,even larger margin

[@midnightsnow5655]

Wow. Her gymnastics still looks amazing. I’ll be rooting for you, Gabby!

[@MAIKAIBOY]

Her energy and aura is so different. She seems to be in a healthier mental state and it’s soooo good to see her be genuinely joyful.

[@GreySox]

Gabby, you were awesome in 2016! You rocked a perfect bars set for the team! Rooting for you in 2024!

[@saginevital-herne3750]

I’ve loved Gabby ever since 2012, she definitely went through a lot during 2016, but I’m so glad that she has grown from the pain, moved on, and become stronger!

[@taylorburtis]

She looks, sounds and acts so grounded and confident. I am loving her candid interview. I am rooting for her to make this team! She is one of my all time favourites, and always will be!

[@twilobaby6118]

Yes Gabby! You have grown and matured like fine wine 🍷 I am looking forward to your return. Thank you for reminding everyone this is WOMEN'S gymnastics 🎉❤❤❤

[@sandrap6022]

Gabby needs to write a book! Such an inspiration!

[@mjamitche5245]

She has a book.

[@deniseg8312]

And there was a movie...I don't remember the title.

[@nicolebrown5987]

@@deniseg8312 The Gabby Douglas Story!!! It should be still free on KZbin

[@ShitTalkOfficial]

The movie is called the Gabby Douglass Story

[@kirstyb90]

Her pirouettes are stunning, I can't wait to see them in competition again.

[@EclecticElegance13]

Ugh this is so heartwarming to see Gabby in this space. Imagine taking 6 whole years off and to come back better than ever. Rooting so hard for her!! ❤🎉 Forever our golden girl!

[@Tan87ful]

Exactly 💯👏🏼👏🏼😀

[@davidtremel4141]

I have a FEELING That she will show us her BEST 💛

[@johnmarasigan5238]

I am rooting for you all the way. If anyone can make a comeback like this, it's you!!!!!

[@danielkristianson208]

Gabby, I am SO proud of you !! I watched your incredible Olympic performances in 2012 & 2016; I remember clearly how upset and distressed you looked in '16. (By the way, the 2 athletes per country rule SUCKS). I am now facing retirement, and like you, I want so much to end on a good note. I really hope to see you in Paris ! BTW, your training videos look INCREDIBLE !! 😊🎉😊

[@childadvocate8374]

I always loved her gymnastics. She's very unique. And gifted. Very reserved and Abt the business & I think some ppl took it the wrong way in the past. I Cannot wait to see what she has in store for the new yr. Her old gymnastics still measures up to the current level ❤.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I agree and no back, especially her second Olympics not only for her personally, but within USA gymnastics a lot was going on

[@Conmezzo]

She's right about the ageism in Women's gymnastics. I remember watching Cathy Rigby and Olga Korbut growing up. Women gymnasts were done by their late teens or early 20s they competed in college. Not anymore.

[@tomgallowitz]

Agreed and comebacks were rare we had 3 from 92 compete in Atlanta but after that 2 in 2000, but from 04-12 no one, it wasn’t til Aly in 2016 that things started to change on the Olympic front

[@jamesvelasco6491]

Wow!! She looks incredible! So strong and those bar skills are super impressive!! I’m really rooting for her! She looks so happy! Go Gabby!!

[@Michelle514C]

I am very happy she's returning GABBY DOUGLAS has always been my FAVORITE 💖

[@a_2502]

6 YEARS!!!!!!! Rooting for you Gabby!

[@gee876]

I love how much she smiles. ❤

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Gabby, it is so heartwarming to see you full of joy and confidence! You radiate calm beautiful energy. You have been through so much. You seem to be in a place where you can handle anything life throws at you. You're an inspiration to people of all ages. Wishing you the very best on your journey! ❤🙏💐

[@AllenAnimalArt]

I'm so happy to hear that she will be competing again! I remember when I was six I watched her compete in the London Olympics. She inspired me to get into gymnastics and become a gymnast. Thank you for being such an inspiration Gabby!

[@justaagirle987]

You seem joyful, and that's so great to see.

[@tkhaskin]

Gabby you're so beautiful and so grounded. You still have what it takes! Go for it sis....as long as you have life and breathe!

[@kellycommentates768]

I have always loved Gabby’s gymnastics and don’t like what happened to her in 2016. So excited to see her growth and love for the sport shine thru!

[@RishiLux]

What happened?

[@murasakino101]

​@@RishiLuxshe received an immense amount of hate for any and everything she did sadly. People claimed she needed to "smile" and "didn't look enthusiastic" as well as other dumb stuff like judging her hair. The amount of hate people gave her was truly sad

[@RishiLux]

@murasakino101 oh ok, yes I do remember all that dumb stuff.

[@Evilene52]

@@murasakino101 Not only the things you mentioned, but she was being attacked by fans of one of the other athletes who didn't make the team, and I won't mention names as it is in the past. Those fans were relentless in their hate, bashing her for any and everything.

[@murasakino101]

@@Evilene52 you're totally right! I forgot about that as well. It's even more sad when a certain athlete literally posted a monkey emoji online towards her and people turned a blind eye to it due to controversial comments Gabby made before and because they felt like "it was warranted since Gabby shouldn't have been on the team" despite her being the reigning Olympic AA champion smh. I could go on but there's no need to. I'm just glad she found her love for the sport again and I pray people will treat her better this time

[@mekabarbour]

She is sooo adorableeeee! Rooting for her to win in life.

[@vadimkrasnorada1805]

You are so amazing gabby. We all love and are rooting for you! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@crohniequeenab]

I am so proud of her can’t wait to see what happens. So exciting ❤

[@mjnoirunicorn8444]

Absolutely love her! Such a beautiful humble, joyful, positive young woman 🩵🩵🩵🩵🫶🏾🙌🏾🎊

[@OwlcityloveBooboo]

I hope gabby Douglas makes it into Paris for the Olympics I miss her she was incredible and extraordinary in 2012 London and 2016 rio I’m so happy she’s back

[@cleitonpereiraalves8579]

Confesso que quando vi a reportagem meu coração acelerou sabe? Como é bom ver o retorno da Gabby, uma lenda da ginástica, provando que esse sistema cruel que a imporam para as atletas não é maior que a paixão delas por esse esporte lindo. Dói ver como pegam jóias como a Gabby e a ferem, maltratam em busca de resultados e patrocínio. Mas aí está ela. Mais forte e mais firme. Mesmo que ela não estivesse em Paris estou feliz em vê-la competindo, fazendo aquilo que nasceu para fazer e principalmente, não desistir antes do tempo.

[@p.m.of4299]

Ao mesmo é triste ver que atletas como ela não tem outra perspectiva na vida , depois que aposentam.

[@marie6885]

Gabby❣️I'm so glad you're back. I always felt you weren't released from gymnastics yet. You have so much more to accomplish. So proud of you. Go realize your dream Gabby.❤❤❤

[@EagleFangBasketball22]

I love Gabby Douglas. She's awesome.

[@judytherose9296]

…she looks good…! she looks very steady, relaxed and solid…maybe even hungry…I wish her well going forward…great fortunes going forward Gabby…!!! rooting for you…🤗♥️🌹

[@gilazlo]

So happy for her, I was waiting this kind of interview, hugs from México ✌🏾👽✌🏾

[@realascanb222]

No pressure! Just do it girl. Just let everything go. ❤

[@user-fy7fw4cx2w]

I’m so glad you’re back Gabby! Congratulations 🎊🎉

[@4444moore]

Rooting for you, Gabby!

[@tiffanysmith2407]

Yay for her! She looks so good!🥰

[@eileencollins8799]

You’re looking good. Welcome back! 🇬🇧

[@arealtorwitharescuepurpose1875]

It's really good to see her back in the gym. 🎉🎉💪💪🏅🏅🏅

[@kimberlycrossley6134]

Wow! Gabby Douglas looks so happy and grounded and focus.

[@ITOLDUDA]

To be completely honest, she looked absolutely miserable at the Rio Olympics. She looks radiant and happy here!

[@Fandomonium456]

Feel like she had a right to be 😩hope this time around she’s kinder to herself/others are kinder to her

[@sinhueherrera8984]

Well, her own people kind of turned against her, I mean in 2012 people felt like Komova was robbed but it was more so against judges, in 2016 somehow Americans were attacking her for every single thing she did, including the way her hair looked, it was just awful, I remember I read an article saying that she was very reserved at the 2016 Olympics, and that after the bars final she just avoided reporters, went to a corner alone and started crying, like really bad, it just made me sad to see how everyone seemed to hate her for no reason.

[@Tan87ful]

@@sinhueherrera8984wow.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

And she was being attacked for every little thing. It seemed like she earned her spot and people are attacking saying she shouldn’t be there which is dumb. Plus she brought experience because that wasn’t her first Olympics when there was probably other stuff going on too that

[@povicollege3055]

What a STRONG lady! I love to see her enjoying gymnastics! Good luck and kindest regards, Vincent Pothuizen

[@gabrielmoro3d]

6 years away!!! Wow! So happy and excited for her. :)

[@sheeniebeanie2597]

look at her technique! still so clean and graceful. we missed you, queen of the beam!

[@verlinden80]

So beautiful inside and out! Im rooting for her to go all the way and im happy shes back🖤🖤🖤

[@chimao215]

The OG🥰

[@kordellthompson161]

I'm so glad you came back 🎉 Go Gabby 2024

[@SGzCMH]

I'm sooooo GLAD to see Gabby Douglass make a comeback!!!!! May she keep pushing boundaries in EVERY WAY possible!!!!! 🫶🏿🤸🏿‍♀️💯

[@sugarshack758]

I'm so happy and proud of you gabby! Aspiring you all the way! Let's do this

[@johnkenkel]

I'm so happy she's happy :)

[@TSpeaks]

Ugh, I’m obsessed!! 😩 Will be rooting for you all the way 🎉

[@mercycamemonday-shannenjil5390]

Rooting for you Gabby!!! Love seeing you full of so much joy! 💙

[@TheAirynDolce]

So proud! Keep going girl! We NEVER forgot about you!🙌🏾🫶🏾😭🥹💛

[@plantsforlife1120]

GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOO GABBY!!!!! A BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING GYMNAST!!!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2024 OLYMPICS!!!

[@wickedly4]

she's looking happy, relaxed and SKILLED! Very excited to see her go for it!!

[@jguitar23]

Looking in amazing form!! Exciting+inspiring🎉

[@badtzcalade]

So excited!!!

[@k.b.nicole2428]

Excited for her, Simone, Shilese and Trinity! Powerhouses thru and thru! Excited to see their skills

[@kellyshahan2550]

Oh my gosh I can’t wait to see you compete Gabby you inspire me so much. I’ll be rooting for you. 🎉🎉🎉💜💜🥰

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

Gabby was/is my all-time favorite woman’s gymnast! Her style, her smile, her personality was always authentic and she is a beautiful gymnast. I hope she places well in this coming year. I hope she gets a spot on the Olympic team too. Go fly Gabby!

[@gwenhendricks4888]

So proud of you Gabby!! God bless you richly, and empower you to prevail❣️

[@EmilySmith-bq5np]

She has it ALL - strength, humility, beauty, and so much talent. So happy for Gabby she’s amazing.

[@SH-co8de]

It’s crazy it’s been 6 years and she look like she never left is that even possible

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Awwww she seems so light and full of energy now! I love to see her doing well. Shes a legend.

[@joury8395]

U have always been so talented ❤ rooting for you

[@McKelT]

GABBY!!!!! Welcome back gurlllll 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sylviathomas4023]

Definitely rooting for her. Live❤u gabby

[@Ayzlin]

We love you Gaby! So happy you are back in the game and can't wait to see you compete again! Already proud of you no matter the outcome in Paris ❤ Go for it 🎉

[@TheGymnast71]

WOW! what an amazing articulate well spoken young lady. She will do amazing in whatever she does in life.

[@StardustSymphony4607]

What a refined and poised woman you have become. I am over the moon that you are back! I will be rooting for you Gabby!!

[@brite1217]

Go Gabby!!! One of my favorites of all time!

[@user-qc6ms4xy9m]

Gabby knows how much I love her.

[@jackyziki5495]

So inspired by your "WHY"....can't wait to see you shine on the floor....

[@Floatie114]

Rooting for you, Gabby! Have fun and enjoy it! So glad to see you back ❤

[@naniifofani]

She’s so beautiful and has this shining energy about her. I hope she does well!! Go Gabby!!

[@jimmehlich6093]

Gabby is so good to see you happy. It was like poetry in motion watching you in the Olympics. You keep doing what you love. Just glad to see you back.

[@LNgoo67]

I'm crying, I'm crying! Gabbbyyy!!! I hope she's truly happy. It seems like it. I can't wait to see her compete.

[@JB-sg1vy]

i farted

[@tulip5677]

Her skills and combinations shown in this video look very clean, well-executed, and solid. Looking forward to seeing her in a competition

[@sharonr7870]

Gabby go! I see the joy on your face! I will be cheering you on!!❤️🙏❤️👍

[@emperorny]

I love that she is coming back , she is a great gymnast, and she looks in a great shape.

[@Briannamerson]

So excited for gabby!

[@dalskyguy]

I love this!! Welcome back! ❤

[@TheMajesticice01]

I cannot wait to see you!!

[@kl8062]

I'm so happy we get to see her gymnastics again! Welcome back Gabby ❤

[@saraisabel7547]

Gabby is the reason I started doing gymnastics, seeing her at her first Olympics took my breath away… 10+ years later and I’m now a gymnastics coach and it’s so amazing to see her come back to the sport again 🥹