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Amanda Kathleen Borden (born May 10, 1977) is a retired American gymnast. She was the captain of the gold medal-winning United States team in the 1996 Summer Olympics , the Magnificent Seven ; [1] a team medalist at the World Championships, and a multiple medalist at the 1995 Pan American Games.
Amanda Borden. 10,263 likes · 230 talking about this. Amanda Borden is a Wife, Mom, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster, Motivational Speaker and Founder of Gold Medal Gymnastics.
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The Borden is a straddle pike jump from side position with or turn on the balance beam. USA Gymnastics also named Amanda Sportswoman of the Year in 1995. After the 1996 Gold Medal win, Amanda appeared in numerous national tours and television appearances and was featured on the Wheaties Cereal Box.
Watch Amanda Borden's flawless performance on the balance beam at the 1996 Olympics team optionals. A classic moment of gymnastics history.
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Apr 5, 2023 · Amanda Borden began gymnastic training in 1984 under coach Mary Lee Tracy at the Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy. Her courage to perform and ability to learn quickly led to her being named to the U.S. National Team six times, (1990 & fiscal years 1992-’97).
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Jun 19, 2019 · Amanda Borden helped the U.S. women's gymnastics team win its first-ever gold medal. Now, she runs Gold Medal Gymnastics in Tempe and Chandler.
