Will you read Gabby’s book?
America’s gold medal winning sweetheart will be penning a memoir that will be released in December. Sixteen-year-old Gabby Douglas is writing about how she followed her dreams in her book titled Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith. Gabby…
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Is Nike sexist?
Nike recently released a new women’s t-shirt that has sparked controversy. The shirt references medal winning with the phrase “Gold Digging” on the front. However, some people like to find drama where there isn’t any and are accusing the company…
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Is Gabby’s gold worth $100 million?
Gymnast Gabby Douglas wowed the world with her talent and personality during the 2012 Olympic Games when she became the first female African American to win gold in the individual all-around. She’s already joined other iconic sports figures by scoring…
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How do you feel about college?
The 2012 Olympics have introduced several inspiring commercials. My favorite? It’s the Target ad that shows several high school seniors whose reaction to getting accepted to college is caught on film. Are you planning to go to college? If you’re…
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Which Olympic athlete would make the best reality star?
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte is apparently in talks to take his life to the small screen. The swimmer even said he’d be open to Dancing with the Stars. His agent reveals, “I cannot tell you the exact shows, but…
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Nike commercial–inspiring or degrading?
Nike’s new Olympic commercial shows a 200 lb. twelve-year-old boy struggling to jog down a deserted country road. The voice over narrates, “Greatness. It’s just something we made up. Somehow we’ve come to believe that greatness is a gift reserved…
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Who is the most inspirational Olympian?
The 2012 London Olympics have shown us many inspiring athletes and stories. Michael Phelps is now the most decorated Olympic athlete in history, and gymnast Gabby Douglas was the first black woman to win the gold in the women’s all-around. …
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