Famous Gymnasts

A directory of gymnasts and coaches who tweet.

The 1984 Olympic all-around champion is perhaps the most famous American gymnast of all time.

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.

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.

A slideshow of images of the world and Olympic champion.

Watch episodes, get photos, and read about Shawn Johnson's appearances on Dancing with the Stars.

The 2008 Olympic all-around champion has brought home tons of other world and Olympic medals as well.

Beautiful shots of the world and Olympic gold medalist, through the years.

Alicia Sacramone is a world champion on vault and 2008 Olympic medalist. Find out all about her gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym.

One of the most decorated American gymnasts of all time, Miller has won seven Olympic medals and nine World Championships medals.

Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 US Olympic team that won gold.

Olympic champion Dominique Dawes won the team gold with the Magificent Seven in 1996, and qualified to three Olympic teams in all.

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.

Cathy Rigby was the first American woman to win a world medal. She later became a renowned actress, as well.

Kerri Strug is best known for the vault she performed on an injured ankle to help the US women win gold in 1996. Here's more on her career.

Bio of 1996 Olympic team captain Amanda Borden.

Bio of the 1996 Olympic team member, and 1994 and 1995 world team member.

Amy Chow was a member of the 1996 Olympic team that won gold -- and the 2000 team that took the bronze.

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.

Uchimura won the world all-around title three times in a row, from 2009-2011.

The Russia gymnast was a three-time world champion and two-time Olympic champion.

Jonathan Horton led the US team to a surprise bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics.

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.

Jordyn Wieber was the 2008 US Junior National Champion, and is expected to be a future star for the United States.

Aly Raisman finished 3rd at the 2011 US nationals, and was a 2010 world team member.

Gabrielle Douglas was the youngest member of the 2011 world team that won gold.

Larson was the runner-up at the 2010 US nationals. Here's the lowdown on her gymnastics.

2012 Olympic gymnastics hopeful Viktoria Komova should help lead the Russian team in London.

Mustafina became world all-around champion in 2010, dominating the competition with two gold and three silver medals.

Bross placed second all-around at the 2009 worlds. Here's more about her in and out of the gym.

Sloan was a member of the 2008 Olympic team, and became the world all-around champion in 2009.

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 is one of the most accomplished Chinese gymnasts of all time. Here's what he's done.

Romanian gymnast Steliana Nistor took 4th all-around at the 2006 Worlds, then captured the silver in 2007.

Samantha Peszek was a member of the 2008 Olympic team and 2007 world team. Find out more about her life in and out of gym.

Maroney is one of the best vaulters in the US. Here's more about her.

A gallery of the gymnastics career of 2004 Olympic gymnast Terin Humphrey.