Feature story on Gabby Douglas:
- How were your experiences at this summer’s Rio Olympics different from your first Olympics in London?
- How were they different?
- Was your mindset and goals different in this year’s Olympics?
- How do you prepare for your events (physically & mentally)?
- Did you train any differently?
- How do you respond when the media and fans criticize your looks and how you carry yourself?
- How do you deal with the attacks? Do they haunt you?
- You and your teammates seem pretty close knit, how do they respond when you’re criticized?
- Are you able to turn to them when you feel attacked or overwhelmed?
- What are some misconceptions or misunderstandings about yourself that you would like to clear up to critics?
- Do you think the media would be easier on you if Simone Biles wasn’t in the picture?
- Biles came on the team and seem to take the world by storm just like you did four years ago, do you think the media would be easier on you if Simone Biles wasn’t in the picture?
- Does she responsible for the media attacks?
- How did you family and friends respond to the media attacks?
- Do you think the media took away from your success throughout the years?
- After your success at the London Olympics you received amazing publicity and sponsorship including a Barbie doll and a movie, do you think Biles will get the same?
- Were you satisfied with your performance in this year’s Rio Olympics? What about your team’s performance?
- As you end your Olympic career, are there any regrets or anything you would’ve done differently?
- Where will you go from here? What are your future endeavors?