Why Gabby Douglas Is Going Back for Round Three at the Olympics

Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, the trailblazing superstar athlete whose aerial feats have etched her name in history, joins host Charlotte Alter on this week's episode. Gabby recounts the sacrifices of leaving home at a young age to pursue greatness and how her life changed overnight following her 2012 Olympic triumph. In discussing the pressures of fame and the focus required to remain at the peak, Gabby opens up about her decision to step back from the spotlight after the 2016 Olympics and her triumphant return to the sport with eyes set on Paris 2024. Tune in for a deep dive into the life of an extraordinary athlete who continues to redefine what it means to soar. Read more: https://time.com/collection/person-of... Subscribe to Person of The Week on Apple Podcasts ►►: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to Person of The Week on Spotify ►►: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ob6aHm... Subscribe to Person of The Week on Pocket Casts ►►: https://play.pocketcasts.com/podcasts... Subscribe to TIME’s YouTube channel ►► http://ti.me/subscribe-time Subscribe to TIME: https://ti.me/3E3UCqt Get the day’s top headlines to your inbox, curated by TIME editors: https://ti.me/48dFNwQ Follow us: X (Twitter): https://ti.me/3xTVwSk Facebook: https://ti.me/3xWI2Fg Instagram: https://ti.me/3dO9Rcc