Gabrielle Douglas achieved international stardom at London 2012, when she became the US gymnast to secure both all-around titles at the same Games. He is notable for being the coach of 2008 Olympic balance beam champion Shawn Johnson and 2012 Olympic individual all-around champion Gabby Douglas. Gymnast Gabby Douglas denies making last-minute coaching change ahead of Rio Olympics as she fights for spot on US team.
Four years later in Rio, still just 20, she formed part of the American team that successfully defended their title, giving her a third Olympic gold. She also placed second on floor, tied for third on beam, and placed fourth in the all-around and on vault. Gabby Douglas returning to Iowa and the coach that took her to Olympic glory seven months after ditching him for life in Los Angeles. He is currently the head coach of China's national female gymnastics team. He coached senior US gymnasts Norah Flatley and Rachel Gowey and junior US gymnast Victoria Nguyen. Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Coaches Young Gymnasts in Frisco Douglas is the 2012 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion By Yona … At the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, Douglas was part of the US team that won gold.