23 Jul 1996
Kerri Strug was an gymnast for the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic team. Upon her first attempt Strug under-rotated the landing of her first attempt, causing her to fall and damage her ankle. Strug thus limped slightly to the end of the runway for her second attempt. She landed the vault briefly on both feet, almost instantly hopping onto only her good foot. Strug raised her arms after her vault, saluting the judges. She then needed assistance off t...
Gymnastics Events
| 1996 Jul 23 |
Kerri Strug's One-footed Vault Propels the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team to Gold
Kerri Strug was an gymnast for the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic team. Upon her first attempt Strug under-rotated the landing of her first attempt, causing her to fall and damage her ankle. S...
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