Meet the U.S. High School Students Competing in 2012 Olympic Games

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Gabby Douglas

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Sport: Gymnastics

At just 16 years old, Douglas is the first U.S. gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and the team competitions. A native of Virginia Beach, Va., Douglas is home-schooled and will be a junior when the upcoming school year kicks off.

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