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Reigning Olympic champion Gabby Douglas fell not once, but twice on the balance beam

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Reigning Olympic champion Gabby Douglas had a rough time on the balance beam at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials — both nights.

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She lost her balance the first night during a full turn and scored a 13.700. It wasn't the turn that caused her trouble Sunday night, though. She nailed that.

Annnd here's Night 2's fall from Gabby Douglas. She nailed the full turn that tripped her up the first time, though. pic.twitter.com/kwrw0MF9pb

— Terrin Waack (@terrinvictoria) July 11, 2016

Even before she attempted it, Nastia Liukin, who was commentating with NBC, said, "Watch this skill right here.