During an interview following the routines, Gabby was asked how she deals with the nervousness of competing in the Olympics. She smiled broadly and proudly responded that she “meditates on Scripture”, and said, “The Bible really helps me out.”
She deserves affirmative action just for that.
She is a great gymnast. Go, Gabby!
I am particularly excited to see a black girl so high up in the sport, because black girls are rarely seen in gymnastics competition, and her performance may open up a whole new vision to children across the country, who may have previously assumed it is not a sport for them.
She earned it. I saw no affirmative action at all. She flies like a bird on the uneven parallels and could well get best all around gymnast at the Olympics - on merit.
In addition, she has a delightful personality and is a great representative of the U.S.