Even Gabby
Even the legendary Gabrielle Douglas, a world-champion gymnast, has experienced her fair share of heartbreak and disappointment. No matter how many times performance is practiced, there is always the possibility that it will not be perfected on the first attempt. Even a minor misstep on something as simple as a balance beam can make or break an athlete’s career. While this was not one of Gabby’s finest moments, she clung to the beam with every ounce of her might and is an inspiration to us all, it was not her worst. Patricia Douglas is one of the most inspiring examples of how female athletes can maintain their poise and elegance in the face of adversity.
Even Gabby
Laying Down on the Job
Nastia Liukin, a retired American gymnast, wasn’t having the best of days at the Olympic trials back in 2012, and it showed. When Nastia began her routine on the high bars, it appeared to be a promising one, but she soon found herself face-first on the floor, “reaching” for the very objective she had just let slip through her fingers, literally. In her defense, she had just recently returned to the sport after a two-year hiatus, and she was still recovering from shoulder issues at the time of the incident. Despite the fact that she did not advance to the following round, she maintained her composure and concluded her dance gracefully. Despite this, she received a standing ovation from the audience.
Laying Down On The Job
