London 2012 Olympics: Swordplay
The 2012 London Olympics kicks off , to celebrate this summer’s Olympic Games, Czech artist David Cerny transformed a London bus into an athlete doing push-ups. He attached two gigantic electrical arms which lift the body of vehicle up and down, so it could do push-ups with resounding grunts and groans like the athletes you’ll see once the games begin.
Kelloggs snagged Olympic Gold medalists Gabby Douglas for a new endorsement deal early. She was presented with a special edition box of Kelloggs featuring herself holding the gold medal, just a day after winning the all-around individual gymnastics competition at the Olympics.
According to reports she will make a cool $1-3 million from her deal with Kelloggs, is expected to earn a low to mid seven figures in endorsements over the next year and could make over $90 million in endorsements over the next decade now that she is a World Champion.
Gabby Douglas made history by becoming the first African-American gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal and a team gold at the London Olympics. With her beaming smile and charming personality, the 16-year-old Virginia native won over tons of new fans including some famous ones. Music superstars Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ciara, Pharrell, Rick Ross, and more took to Twitter to congratulate the Team USA Olympian.
Beyoncé: A huge congratulations to 16 year old Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas – wow – what a thrill to watch you take this gold! I can tell you’ve been working hard for so long – enjoy this moment, its yours. Thank you for inspiring all of us!
Lil Wayne: Glad i lived to see what Gabby Douglas did in the Olympics. Icon.
Nicki Minaj: *kisses to Gabby* what an amazing little firecracker. #USA #Olympics
Ciara: @gabrielledoug Not only am I happy 4 U. I’m happy for your family 2! The sacrifices payed off! Keep inspiring Young Girls and Women like Me❤
Pharrell: You are the future, @gabrielledoug Such a shining example of focus, persistence, and execution. And a special thx to your rock of a family.
Monica: Congratulations Gabby Douglas on your Olympic Achievements. Gymnastics Team USA u made us all proud❤
Rick Ross: Congrats Gabby Douglas. Olympic #goldmedalist
Estelle: I JUST rewatched Gabby douglass. Yo. Goosebumps. Every single turn was sharp. Clean. Perfect. Omg!!!
Timbaland: yessir bigups to @gabrielledoug u did ur thang
Mary J. Blige: Congratulations to @gabrielledoug On her 2 Olympic Gold Medals!!! I’m so inspired!!!
Justin Bieber: CONGRATS to @McKaylaMaroney @jordynmarie2013 @kyla_ross96 @Aly_Raisman @gabrielledoug on your GOLD MEDAL. #BeliebersWinGOLD #Proud
Dawn Richard: So happy for @gabrielledoug and her family. God bless them all. Breaking barriers and boundaries with poise and class. I love it!
Ameriie: Go Gabby Douglas!!
Brandy: @gabrielledoug You are an Inspiration!!! I am so proud of you!!! Continue to be the best version of yourself!!! Love you
16-years-old, Gabby Douglas has become the first woman of color, to take home the all-around Olympic gold title in women’s gymnastics. The 94-pound gymnast known as ‘The Flying Squirrel’ pretty much dominated the series from the beginning but led the top three spots over her Russian competitors Victoria Komova who took the silver and Aliya Mustafina who took home the bronze. In addition to being the first African American to take home that title, she’s also only the 4th American woman in Olympic history to win women’s all-around.
Thank you Gabby for giving young girls a positive role model to look up to. Inspiration for us all!
