And The Winner of The AP Female Athlete of the Year Award Is...

...gymnast Gabby Douglas.

Chosen by the news directors and U.S. editors of The Associated Press, Douglas faced stiff competition from the top-notch female athletes from this past year.
 
Votes also went to Missy Franklin, Serena Williams, Allyson Felix, Lindsy Vonn, Britney Griner, and Carli London. 

Douglas is only the fourth gymnast to win and the first gymnast named since Mary Lou Retton. 
 
Douglas has also made Forbes' "30 Under 30" list and is among Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People".

“I want people to think, ‘Gabby can do it, I can do it. Set that bar. If you’re going through struggles or injuries, don’t let it stop you from what you want to accomplish.” says Gabby.

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