One of My Inspirations

Most people around the world tuned into the London Olympic Games this summer. There were many icons and inspiring athletes, such as Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin, Usain Bolt, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Misty Mae Treanor, Tom Daley, and LeBron James, just to name a few. Then there were the not- so popular, but equally inspiring athletes such as, Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee who made his debut in track; Kirani James, who took home the first medal ever for his small country; Serena Williams, a great tennis player from England; and Jessica Ennis, a great hurdler in the making. There was also the very famous Fab Five from gymnastics, consisting of Jordyn Wieber, who was denied a chance in the all around finals; McKayla Maroney, who performed a breathtaking vault; Aly Raisman, who won a total of three medals; Kyla Ross, who tried her best for the team finals medal; and of course, who could forget Gabby Douglas.

Gabby Douglas was one of the most talked about female athletes in this games. She made history in gymnastics. Nicknamed the "Flying Squirrel" because of how high she could fly, Gabby was a must see across the country. When she made the all around finals, I was jumping up and down, excited for her accomplishment. When she won the all around finals, I was even more excited. I believe I had tears running down my cheeks for the young gymnast. What even struck me further was the stuff she said to a reporter right after she won:

"I give all the glory to God. It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to him and the blessings fall down on me." This has become a very popular quote by the sixteen year old. I love this quote and use it all the time. I posted it on my Facebook just before I went to my highschool swim team tryouts. And after I made the team, I gave all the glory to God. It's easy to say that people like Gabby inspire us to push ourselves to be the best we can be. Gabby has some sort of characteristic that makes her appealing. She's touched the hearts of many, inspired young gymnasts, and has caught the eye of people across the nation. The "Flying Squirrel" has flown to new heights and has claimed the attention of many followers. She is an amazing girl, and I hope to see her later in Rio.