I’ve never been a hero at gymnastics.

I grew up doing gymnastics. It requires discipline, eating right, getting sleep, lots of sacrifice. But the pros outweigh the sacrifice.

I’d tell any girl who continues to love gymnastics enough to want pursue a college scholarship to keep pushing yourself 100% in the gym every single day.

You want to picture yourself being on top and doing amazing gymnastics.

For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics world and say ‘okay, anything is possible. If Gabby did it, then I can do it too.’

I just want to continue with gymnastics because I’m still young and fresh. I think can get some more titles under my belt.

Gymnastics does take great focus and concentration. What I do is look to my coach. He keeps me focused. And I meditate to get myself confident before the competition floor. That helps keep me focused, too.

My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.