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Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug



Biltmore Who's Who is honored to introduce you to Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug as one of our Featured Members of 2007.

Kerri, two-time Olympian and gold medalist. The youngest United States Olympian at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain at the age of 14. She captured America's spirit at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Near the end of the competition she was last on vault and fell, injuring her ankle on her first vault, she managed to stick the landing on her second vault before collapsing in terrible pain. It took a while for her to realize that her last vault said more than any medal could. It declared that Kerri is among the best gymnast in the world, but she is also strong-willed and brave. What she displayed on July 23, 1996, will stick with her the rest of her life. Kerri captured the world's attention which landed her on the front page of newspapers all around the world and catapulted her into the spotlight.

Kerri now 27 works in Washington, D.C. and earned an undergraduate and graduate degree from Stanford University. Kerri is very much involved in running marathons, charities and giving motivational speeches. She is an inspiration to many gymnasts and those working towards their dreams.

From her desk Kerri writes "Whether you aspire to be an Olympian or to simply master a new skill, you really can get there if you keep working at it".

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Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug
posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Friday, July 06, 2007