Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas turns 17-years-old today. Celebrate with world's star athlete inside.....

In the words of legendary dance diva Janet Jackson, "When I was 17...." Gabrielle Douglas will have plenty to reflect on when she sits down one day to talk about the year 2012.

As she celebrates her birthday today, Gabby has gone from being an underrated gymnast to one of the most celebrated atheletes in the world.  With numerous endorsements, a best-selling autobiography and countless magazine covers under her belt, her lengendary performances at the 2012 Olympics in London made her the first African American to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics.

She's America's newest sweetheart and is the perfect example of what hard work and persistence in the face of adversity can result in.  Congrats to Gabby on a stellar year and for making us all proud.

Celebrate with YBF chick Gabrielle in the gallery...