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Famous Gymnasts
Browse notable gymnasts such as Cathy Rigby, Mary Lou Retton, and Nadia Comaneci.
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Gabby Douglas
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- Olympic Gymnasts
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Gabby Douglas
Gymnast / 1995 -
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is best known as the first African American to win the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal for the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Mary Lou Retton
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- Groundbreaking Women
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Aquarians
Mary Lou Retton
Gymnast / 1968 -
Mary Lou Retton is a retired champion gymnast who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 1984 Olympics. She was featured on the Wheaties cereal box.
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McKayla Maroney
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Gymnasts
McKayla Maroney
Gymnast / 1995 -
American gymnast McKayla Maroney won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympics gymnastics team and a silver medal for the vault at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Aly Raisman
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Geminis
Aly Raisman
Gymnast / 1994 -
American gymnast Aly Raisman won two gold medals and a bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, held in London.
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Jordyn Wieber
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- Olympic Gymnasts
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
Jordyn Wieber
Gymnast / 1995 -
American gymnast Jordyn Wieber is best known as the first U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team member to hail from Michigan.
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Cathy Rigby
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- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actresses
Cathy Rigby
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Gymnast, Musician / 1952 -
Cathy Rigby is best known as a medal-winning American gymnast and Tony nominated actress for her theatrical production in Peter Pan.
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