As we celebrate the amazing accomplishment of Olympic Gold with Gabby Douglas we had to share this video. Below you’ll see former Olympian Dominique Dawes in tears as she expresses her joy for young, Gabby Douglas. Our favorite portion of this interview is when she mentions that she can take down the fact that she was the only African-American [gymnast] with a gold medal, from her website.
View the video below, and let us know what you think about it in the comments section. Also, let us know if you remember when Dominique was the Gabby of the 1996 Olympics and how much we loved her too.
I wanted to be Dominique growing up, when I saw her in the 96 Olympics. I thought it was amazing that someone who looked like me was doing such amazing things in the Olympics. And now, other young girls can aspire to be Gabby. I’m so proud of her!
Omg Briana I thought I was the only one! When I saw Dominique in the Olympics she made me feel like I could do anything! Still love you Dominique and congrats Gabby D!!!
this is beautiful.
This is awesome! After watching Gabby’s win last night my 12-year old daughter said, “Daddy, the next Olympics is 2016…I can be in it then.” I am sure there are plenty of people just as emotional as Dominique, and plenty of other little 12-year old black girls believing they can now do it. Great experience, great story, and more greatness to come!
what i like about your daughters comment was when she said she Can be in the Olympics she didnt say IF so I will be looking to see her in the OLYMPICS
Congrats to both of my sista, Dominigue & Gabby. Love & Smooches
Loved the video. Thanks for sharing!
I followed Dominigue through her gymnastic years. She was elegant, and talented and an extraordinary person then and now she continues to be. The advice she has given Gabby Douglas is priceless. I am sure Gabby will listen and follow Dominigue as a mentor. Thank you Dominique for sharing.
I watched Dominique Dawes’ ’96 Olympic floor performance and I have never to this day seen anyone do those flips and turns as she did, she was like a bolt of lightning, simply awesome to watch and all I could say at the time I was watching Dominique was…Wow! Now, here comes Gabrielle (“Gabby”) Douglas and I get another chance to see such form of beauty and strength again…they are both elegant dancers only they do it in a different format, like on the vaults, uneven bars, balance beams and in floor performances…what an inspiration they both are to young girls of any nationality who wants to pursue gymnastics…Go for it, the sky is the limit as Dominique and Gabby has shown you all! Loved Dominique’s interview, it was very heartfelt and her words of wisdom to Gabby were priceless…put our Creator “first and foremost”…He will never disappoint you, but “man” will! Dominique you are truly a beautiful “Black Woman” inside and out!
Thank you for sharing this video. What a beautiful women Dominique has grown into, what inspirational words she gave about Gabby. Just wonderful, a gift given to us by God.
Excellent interview!
Great interview. Dominque thank you for inspiring Gabby. Your still an idol to many of us. Great advice for Gabby. Keep doing what your doing Dominque.
I loved Dominique Dawes and the awesome advice seh gave to Gabby Douglas!! She is such a elequent and beautiful lady she…keep our savior first and all things will come to you. Gabby has such a amazing story and worked so very hard to get where she is today. I truly enjoyed watching the Olympics this year!! Because of awesome atletes such as Gabby Douglas and swimmer Missy Franklin!!
This is what I’m talking about, SHARE THE LOVE AND LIFT EACH OTHER UP! Domonique was my favorite gymnast during her time, I LOVED how she represented African Americans and Americans and was BEYOND proud of her. I was so thrilled to see Gabby go out there and MAKE HISTORY with some doubters and even small negative comments from some people. Dominque words were GOLDEN. With so much bad representation of black women, both Domonique and Gabby are CLASS ACTS and represent in a positive way. I LOVE IT and I LOVE both of these women. Again congrats to our baby girl, our GOLDEN girl…Gabby!
I love watching both of them Dominque and Gabby. They are DYNAMATIC
She shouldn’t take it down but just rephrase it. What I didn’t like back then was when they gave credit to Keri Strug for bringing the medal home when Dominique gave solid performances throughout the entire competition
What Wonderful advice Dominique gave to Gabby, I totally agree with Dominique it’s more NERVE racking watching than performing. Dont you think after the third round it was a done deal. Well i had that much confidence in Gabby, WELL DONE….
Gabrielle Douglas
Olympian Champion 2012
Thank you Dominigue for your advice to Gabby. Yes , I followed you in the Olympics as well as Gabby. I am your, and her 60 something fan.. For both of you, it is so good to see that God is first in your ives. Continue to keep it that way and you will always be blessed. Don’t ever compromise who you are. Loving you both from Baltimore, Maryland.
Dominique, I remember you so well and how my husband and two daughters were glued to the television watching you as you walked away with the Gold Medal. We were so proud of you. Gabby gave me that same thrill. I viewed your interview, and again, became proud of you as you so professionally spoke of a fellow medalist. I, especially, loved it when you expressed to your young gymnist sister, Gabby, to remain steadfast and always go to God for direction in whatever she does. God bless you both in all your endeavors.
Very well said Ms. Dominique Dawes. And Yes….You wereand still are our hero. Even happier to see your faith in god and openness about it. What a great example you are and passing the torch so eloquently. Love both of you. Dominques Dawes & Gabby Douglas. Thank You
I enjoyed watching the video of Dominique Dawes speaking on Gabby the flying squirrel Douglas and knowing she was cheering for her 100% and was proud of her accomplishments as a young teen African american going all the way to make history in the 2012 Olympics for all of america to see and enjoy…..I love the performance myself and she was as graceful and humble as can be..You go Gabby ( Flying Squirrel ) Douglas….Yay Gabby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I enjoyed watching the video of Dominique Dawes speaking on Gabby the flying squirrel Douglas and knowing she was cheering for her 100% and was proud of her accomplishments as a young teen African american going all the way to make history in the 2012 Olympics for all of america to see and enjoy…..I love the performance myself and she was as graceful and humble as can be..You go Gabby ( Flying Squirrel ) Douglas….Yay Gabby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy to have witnessed both historic moments with Dominique and Gabby making history for African Americans in the sports of gymnastics, but most importantly as Christians who don’t compromise the gospel of Jesus Christ. Like Dominique said, as long as Gabby keeps God first, He will never leave nor forsake her : )
True sportsmanship and more importantly and significantly true humanity!
I can’t believe Fox News called Gabby the “Flying Monkey”! Why aren’t more people upset about this!?
I read both them are dating white men. Now they got some money they think they’re too good for the brothers.
Thank you so much for posting this! I looked up to Awesome Dawesome so much when I was a little girl. 🙂
I love douglas she is amazing i wasnt alive when dominique was in the spotlight but she sounds amazing
I watched Dominique in the 96 Olympics and I never took my eyes off her. I was good in gymnastics but never as graceful as her and now to see Gabby come back and do this just made me cry all over again. I am so proud to show our young ladies that they can achieve Gold status if they work hard. Sometimes you have to leave your parents side to fulfill your dreams
I love gabby douglas!! I am a huge fan. I am so happy you won the gold medal. I watched every piece of gymnastics hoping to see you. I am insulted that somebody would coment on your beautiful nose. Dear please dont worry!!! =)
I know that everyone here loves Gabby Douglas. She inspired me greatly. I have to do a report in one of my classes about the olympics. We could choose a sport, a athlete, or just the origons of the olympics!! I love you!! i HOPE SHE READS THIS SO THAT SHE CAN SEE THAT SHE HAS FANS OUT THERE!!
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