Posted August 05, 2012 on AP on Fox
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Women's gymnastics all-around champion Gabby Douglas likes her hairstyle just fine, thanks. The 16-year-old said Sunday she was a little confused when she logged onto her computer after winning her second gold medal in three days and discovered people were debating her pulled-back look. ''I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair?'' said Douglas, the first U.S. gymnast to win gold in team and all-around competition. ''I'm like, `I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about (my) hair.'' Douglas uses gel, clips and a ponytail holder to keep things in place while she competes, a style she's worn for years. She added she has no plans to change her hairstyle anytime soon. Later this week she will try to add to her medal count in bars and beam finals.
2 Comments:
  • Gabby Thanks GOD for your skin BLACK color . He made you with the black color over the WHITE color at the BOTTOM of your feet.
  • No one finds fault with more enthusiasm than a
    dumb and ignorant media person.
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