America's New Golden Girl!

"She's...energetic; she's caring, she's compassionate...you know, if I didn't know her, I'd want to meet her."

-Natalie Hawkins (Gabby's mom)

Gabby Douglas of the United States competes on the uneven bars Thursday during the women's gymnastics individual all-around final. Douglas won gold, joining Mary Lou Retton, Carly Patterson and Nastia Liukin as the only Americans to win the sport's most prestigious event.

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America take note: Your new golden girl! Hoping young kids all across America are watching and wanting to become the next generation of "flying squirrels".