The message from Gabby Douglas to people who criticize her appearance is pretty irrefutable: "I just made history, and people are focused on my hair?"

The 16-year-old women's gymnastics all-around champion likes her hairstyle just fine, thanks.

She said Sunday she was a little confused when she logged onto her computer after winning her second gold medal in three days and discovered people were debating her pulled-back look.

"I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair?" Douglas says. "I'm like, 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about (my) hair."

Douglas uses gel, clips and a ponytail holder to keep things in place while she competes. She's worn the style for years and says she has no plans to change her hairstyle anytime soon.

Later this week she will try to add to her medal count in bars and beam finals.

— Will Graves — Twitter http://twitter.com/WillGravesAP

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