Sacrifices are not in vain. At the end, everything will pay off.

I just spent my whole life training and focused on one thing, I really don't even think about after the fact! It's like, oh yeah, I have to do something after!

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.

I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, and injuries.

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 have no regrets coming back for a second Olympic team [in 2016]. It's been an amazing experience. It's been teaching me a lot.

If we set our minds, we can achieve anything.