Gabby Douglas and the brief shelf lives of Olympic gymnasts

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In 2012, Gabby Douglas was an adorable tiny underdog who won the all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the London Olympics. This weekend, at the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, she was the veteran trying to make a comeback.

In American gymnastics, comebacks are nearly impossible. But Douglas looked incredibly good at her first competition in more than two years. This week, the gymnternet is cheering her amazing accomplishment: finishing fourth in a small competition at which all of America's biggest rivals were absent — more than three points behind a newer incredible American talent, Simone Biles. Read more...

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