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.'

Never quit. Never give up.

Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.

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 kind of do think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips.

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.