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Famous Gymnasts

Read all about the legends of gymnastics: the "Queen of Gymnastics" Nadia Comaneci, the first US Olympic All-Around Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton and more recent stars such as Carly Patterson and Paul Hamm.
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Nadia Comaneci
The most recognized name in gymnastics, Comaneci won five Olympic gold medals and was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 in Olympic competition.
Shawn Johnson
Johnson won the all-around and floor exercise at the 2007 Worlds, and is a 2-time National All-Around Champion. She's one to watch in Beijing and beyond.
Shawn Johnson on Dancing with the Stars
Watch episodes, get photos, and read about Shawn Johnson's appearances on Dancing with the Stars.
Nastia Liukin
This current gymnastics star is famous for the incredible number of titles she's brought home in the all-around, uneven bars and balance beam in the past four years.
Gallery of Nastia Liukin Photographs
Great shots of nine-time World Medalist Nastia Liukin.
Shannon Miller
One of the most decorated American gymnasts of all time, Miller has won seven Olympic medals and nine World Championships medals.
Dominique Dawes
Olympic champion Dominique Dawes won the team gold with the Magificent Seven in 1996, and qualified to three Olympic teams in all.
Paul Hamm
In 2003, Hamm became the first US man to become World All-Around Champion. In 2004, he won the Olympic all-around title as well. Hamm has done it all in the sport of gymnastics, and was training for more gold in 2008 before an injury derailed him.
Alicia Sacramone
Alicia Sacramone is a three-time World Medalist on vault. Find out all about her gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym.
Carly Patterson
Patterson won the 2004 Olympic all-around gold, and is now working to launch a singing career. Find out about her gymnastics accomplishments and life after the Olympics.
Chellsie Memmel
Chellsie Memmel won two World gold medals in 2003, and was the 2005 World All-Around Champion. Find out more about her gymnastics career, her life, and the cool skills she performs.
Cheng Fei
Cheng Fei is a Chinese superstar in the sport of gymnastics. Find out all about her gymnastics career, her accomplishments, and her personal life.
Yang Wei
Yang Wei is one of the most accomplished Chinese gymnasts of all time. Here's what he's done -- and what he can do at the 2008 Olympics.
Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton was the first American woman to become an Olympic champion in the all-around. Though her gymnastics career was short, she dominated the early 1980s. Find out more about her many accolades, as well as her current family life and professional career.
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Dominique Moceanu
Moceanu was a part of the USA team that won gold in Atlanta in 1996, and has become one of the most popular gymnasts of all time. Find out about her favorite moments in the sport, her recent marriage, and her current life as a coach.

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