Kerri Strug is a gymnast who competed in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. She was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2008.
Gymnastics Career
Kerri Strug began training with Bela Karoyli in 1990.Official Site: Kerri Strug She competed in the 1990 and 1992 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, placing third and fourth, respectively.Official Site: Kerri Strug In 1992, Strug was second all-around at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships and third all-around at the U.S. Olympic trials. Official Site: Kerri Strug In 1995, Strug finished first all-around at the U.S. Olympic festival. At the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials, she finished second all-around.Official Site: Kerri Strug
Olympic Highlights
Kerri Strug won a team bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She also won a team gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, after completing an important vault on an injured ankle. In 2008, Strug was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
Kerri Strug Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Olympic Gymnastics
- Official Site: Awards and Honors
- Height: 4'7"
- Weight: 86 lbs.
Kerri Strug Timeline
1977: Born on November 19
1991: Joined the USA Gymnastics National Team
1992: Won bronze medal at the Summer Olympics
1995: Won bronze medal at the World Championships
1996: Won the American Cup
1996: Won gold medal at the Summer Olympics
1996: Enrolled at UCLA
1998: Enrolled at Stanford University
2003: Moved to Washington, DC
2004: Appeared with Mary Lou Retton at the Republican National Convention
2005: Joined the OJJDP as a special assistant
2008: Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame
2008: Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame