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Shannon Miller
Also known as Shannon Lee Miller
Career
Active 1989 – 2000
Biography
About Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller, born March 10, 1977, in Rolla, Missouri, is an American former artistic gymnast. She began competing at age 12 in 1989 and retired in 2000 after an 11-year career. Miller won the 1993 and 1994 world all-around titles, the 1996 Olympic balance beam gold, and the 1995 Pan American Games all-around. She was part of the Magnificent Seven team that took gold at the 1996 Olympics.
With seven Olympic medals, she ties Simone Biles as the most decorated U.S. female gymnast in Olympic history. Combining 16 World and Olympic medals from 1991 to 1996, she ranks second among American gymnasts, male or female, behind Biles. At the 1992 Olympics, she was the most successful American athlete, earning five medals. Standing 5'0" with brown hair, she remains a legend in the sport.
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Frequently asked
Which major titles did Shannon Miller win?
She was the 1993 and 1994 world all-around champion, the 1996 Olympic balance beam champion, and the 1995 Pan American Games all-around champion.
How does Shannon Miller's Olympic medal count compare to other U.S. gymnasts?
She is tied with Simone Biles for the most Olympic medals by a U.S. female gymnast, with seven total.
What was Shannon Miller's performance at the 1992 Olympics?
She won five medals, making her the most successful American athlete at those Games.
How long was Shannon Miller's gymnastics career?
She was active from 1989 to 2000, starting at around 12 years old and competing for 11 years.
Did you know
- She is one of only two U.S. female gymnasts (alongside Simone Biles) to win seven Olympic medals.
- At the 1992 Olympics, she was the most decorated American athlete overall.
- Her 16 combined World and Olympic medals place her second all-time among American gymnasts of any gender, behind Simone Biles.
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