Kerri Strug
1977
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Kerri Strug is a retired American gymnast who became a national hero during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. She is best known for her inspiring performance on the vault, where she injured her ankle on her first attempt but courageously completed her second vault to secure the gold medal for the US women's gymnastics team. This moment of dedication and determination captured the hearts of people worldwide.