Olympic Athlete’s Land “Glamour” Magazine’s Women of the Year Honors

Gabby Douglas This month’s issue of Glamour magazine bestowed the honor of “Women of the Year” to fifteen well-deserving women, across varying professions and industries. Olympic athletes rightfully occupy five of those seats. Two teenagers who burst on the scene throughout the London Games – Gymnast Gabby Douglas and swimmer Missy Franklin – are athletes who captured the attention and hearts of many back home with their profound skill and competitiveness, which helped them grab 6 gold medals combined.  Not bad for a couple of kids who were only two years old when Titanic was released.  Not to mention, they are two of the most humble, well-spoken and well-mannered teenagers I have ever seen.  Anyone who watched the Games this Summer would certainly agree.  Both girls possess a bubbly-ness that made it impossible to not root for them.  Their success in London had us at home asking ourselves, “What was I doing at age 16?”  Certainly not winning Gold medals.  What is most exciting, per...