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Simone Biles Joins #MeToo Movement, Claims She Was Sexually Abused

On Monday, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles took to social media to reveal that she had also been sexually abused. The accused, Dr. Larry Nassur, is currently in jail in Michigan and has pleaded guilty to abusing seven girls.

Gabby Douglas Named 'AP Athlete Of The Year' 2012

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas was named Associated Press 2012 Female Athlete of the Year on Dec. 21.

US Olympic 2012 Gymnastics Team Gets Surprise Visit By Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton personally greeted and congratulated the U.S. women's gymnastics team at the Olympics yesterday. The members of the "Fierce Five" were so excited by the surprise introduction that they shared their appreciation on Twitter. The team's captain Aly Raisman tweeted: "Just met princess Kate with @jordyn_wieber @kyla_ross96 & @gabrielledoug she is beautiful & so nice! I told her I loved her style lol :).""Yesterday we met the Duchess, Kate Middleton! She was so nice and she told us she loved our leotards!" tweeted Jordan Wiebler, according to Daily Mail.

Gabby Douglas' Father Supports Daughter at London Olympics 2012 With Unconditional Love

Gabby Douglas' father was in London to see her amazing performance to win the gold medal in the women's gymnastics all-around at the Olympic 2012 Games, although he was forced to watch from a distance.

Gabby Douglas Wins Gold Medal for Olympic All-Around Gymnastics!

Gabby Douglas, 16, won the all-around women's gymnastics title today. Adding to her gold medal she won with the U.S. Fab Five Team two days, ago, Douglas became the first African-American to win the all-around title. She led the scoreboard since the first event on Thursday all the way to victory today. Coming in second was Russia's Viktoria Komova.

Shawn Johnson On Watching Team USA Win Gymnastics Gold: 'It Was A Fairytale'

Shawn Johnson on Watch the Team USA Win Gymnastics Gold: 'It Was a Fairytale'

McKayla Maroney: US Gymnast Does a Showstopper Vault, Securing Gold for America

When America secured their place in the women's gymnastics team finals, it was not a guaranteed win for the gold, considering Russia's strong team and drama from the week before.

Olympics Gymastics 2012: Women's Team USA In Gold Position After Astonishing Vault Performance

Team USA women's gymnastics have spectacularly moved into first place after starting on the vault. Jordyn Wieber, who is the defending world all-round champion, was first up for the Americans. Wieber showed strength of character and determination by putting on an extremely confident performance, following her disappointment in recent days of missing out on the all-round final.

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