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Uneven bar grips used by Gabby Douglas in the 2012 London Olympics, 2012
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Uneven bar grips used by Gabby Douglas in the 2012 London Olympics, 2012
African-American artistic gymnast Gabby Douglas (born 1995) is the first American gymnast ever to win both the team and individual all-around gold at the same Olympics. The fronts of the grips have rounded straps and two finger holes on each grip. These are for the ring finger and the middle finger. Grip b. has some cloth tape in between the two finger holes. Each grip has a cylindrical piece of cloth belowe the finger holes. The bottoms of the grips have some extra material added to help support the wrists. Each grip has a grey wrist strap that can be adjusted through a piece of grey plastic. These straps attach to a piece of black Velcro. There are several different markings on the grips. Each grip has the Bailie logo in black with a number [1] underneath it. These are under the cylindrical shapes. Grip b. has two (2) unidentifiable pink letters written on near the piece of black plastic. Grip a. has a black star drawn on near the velcro. Grip b. has a manufacturers label: [Grips Etc./214 Bart Conner Dr./Norman, OK 73072/405-447 2559/www.gripsetc.com]
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This print showcases the uneven bar grips used by Gabby Douglas during her historic performance at the 2012 London Olympics. As an African-American artistic gymnast, Gabby made history by becoming the first American gymnast to win both the team and individual all-around gold medals at the same Olympics. These grips played a crucial role in her success on the uneven bars. The front of each grip features rounded straps with two finger holes for the ring finger and middle finger. Grip b. , in particular, has some cloth tape between its finger holes, providing extra support. Additionally, both grips have cylindrical pieces of cloth below their finger holes and extra material added to support the wrists. Adjustable grey wrist straps are attached to a piece of black Velcro, ensuring a secure fit during routines. Various markings can be seen on these grips - each grip bears Bailie's logo in black with a number [1] underneath it, positioned under their cylindrical shapes. Grip b. , interestingly, has two unidentifiable pink letters near its black plastic piece while grip a. displays a hand-drawn black star near its Velcro strap. Manufactured by GRIPS Etc. , located at 214 Bart Conner Dr. , Norman, OK 73072 (405-447 2559/www. gripsetc. com), these exceptional grips were instrumental in helping Gabby achieve unparalleled success on one of gymnastics' most challenging apparatuses – solidifying her place as an icon in Olympic history.
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