Gabby Douglas Wins 2nd Straight Competition of Olympic Year

In 2015, when Gabby Douglas competed for the City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy, she came in fifth place. But what a difference a year makes.  Suggested Reading The Best and Worst NPR Tiny Desk Performances From Black Artists We All Hate Tipping Culture, But Did You Know It’s Rooted in Slavery? New Development…

In 2015, when Gabby Douglas competed for the City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy, she came in fifth place. But what a difference a year makes. 

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With a score of 59.65, Douglas won her second all-around gold in 2016 at Jesolo, on the heels of her win at the AT&T American Cup two weeks ago.

Simone Biles, the three-time defending world and U.S. all-around champion, did not compete in Italy but is expected to compete at the Pacific Rim Championships in April.

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