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While the rest of the world focuses on Gabby Douglas‘ hair, her hometown of Virginia Beach couldn’t be more proud her! A mural of Douglas was painted on the side of a local sports bar. A woman can be seen taking a photo of the face of the of the 16-year-old athlete.

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“WOW!!! This is amazing!! #so honored,” Douglas tweeted. Eric Lindbergh reportedly spent four days painting the 9-by-30 foot mural.

Gabby nestled her way into our hearts from her very first gymnastics performance at the 2012 London Olympics.

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