SAN JOSE, Calif.  — Now that she’s on her way to the Olympics, Gabby Douglas has a new goal.

“I’m hoping I can catch an accent,” she said. “I’ve always wanted an accent.”

The 16-year-old whose “Flying Squirrel” nickname might be the only thing more appealing than her personality. Douglas upset world champion Jordyn Wieber to win the Olympic trials Sunday night.

Led by the 1-2 punch of Douglas and Wieber, this will be the strongest team the Americans have had since 1996, one that will be not just favored, but is expected to bring home only the second Olympic team gold.