Douglas wins AP female athlete of the year honors

In this Aug. 2, 2012, file photo, Gabrielle Douglas, of the United States, acknowledges the crowd after receiving her gold medal in the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Douglas, who became the first African-American gymnast …

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Students gather outside the venue to get a glimpse and possible photo of Gabrielle Douglas as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus on Monday.

Olyimpian Gabrielle Douglas visits IUN

Gabrielle Douglas talks to the media as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus Monday.

Olympian Gabrielle Douglas visits IUN

Gabrielle Douglas, right, takes a photo Monday with Bowman senior Teneia Martin as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus.

Olympian Gabrielle Douglas visits IUN

Gabrielle Douglas listens to speakers at a luncheon Monday as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus.

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