4. Gabby Douglas (19) – The Gold Medalist
Gabby Douglas was a member of the “Fierce Five” during the 2012 Summer Olympic. The Fierce Five were the five members of the women’s artistic gymnastics team, who won the gold medal for the team. So, that’s a great accomplishment, but Douglas didn’t stop there. Douglas also won the gold medal for best individual all-around, making her the first African American woman to win this award in Olympic history. She went on to appear on a box of Corn Flakes, veering from the traditional box of Wheaties. She also released an autobiography, which went on to become #4 on The New York Times Young Adult Bestseller List because is there anything that she isn’t good at?
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