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Summer Of Gold

4: The Vault

Sep 7, 2021
Kerri Strug, the gymnast known for her iconic vault at the Atlanta Olympics, discusses the intense pressures and challenges faced by gymnasts, the excitement of the Olympic opening ceremony, and reflections on success and advocacy in the gymnastics world.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Atlanta Olympics marked by Kerri Strug's iconic vault showcased the team's spirit and determination.
  • The Magnificent Seven's journey highlighted resilience and camaraderie amid intense pressure and adversity.

Deep dives

Dominique's Olympic Dream

At nine years old, Dominique Mochiano shared her Olympic dream with a local news station in Tampa, Florida. Growing up with gymnastics as the center of her childhood, she faced intense training schedules as she got older, missing her high school freshman year at the Corolli Ranch in Texas. Despite the sacrifices, Dominique's enthusiasm for competing at the 96 Olympics remained high. The anticipation and excitement for her performance were palpable among spectators and fellow athletes.

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