PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 29: Frederick Richard of Team United States celebrates after his routine on the high bar during the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team Final on day three of the Olympic Games Paris ...

Start with a talented, headstrong, African-American gymnast from Virginia Beach. Let her watch the 2008 Olympic Games and become obsessed with the idea that a coach she sees on TV — who once competed ...

(The Root) — When Gabby Douglas became the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the individual all-around competition, her triumph sparked a great deal of discussion about the sport’s ...