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  1. Jul 31, 2021 · It’s a culture that forces a grievously injured Kerri Strug down a vault runway, and then coopts her sobs of agony into the victory narrative. Because after all, it was Strug who got the Wheaties...

  2. Nov 8, 2020 · At the Olympic trials, Strug fell during the floor exercise routine, but even though she had convinced herself that she had ruined her chances of qualifying, the Arizona-born gymnast was named the fourth member of the six-person team.

  3. Jun 14, 2018 · Kerri Strug injured her ankle on her second to last vault for Team USA. She pushed through to land her final vault on one leg to secure gold for her team in ...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kerri_StrugKerri Strug - Wikipedia

    Strug was the last to vault for the United States. Strug under-rotated her first attempt, causing her to fall and injure her ankle. As a result, the attempt was awarded 9.162 points.

  5. Jun 26, 2023 · Strug’s first vault attempt was under-rotated, leading to a fall and an ankle injury. Despite the pain, she courageously executed a second vault, managing to briefly land on both feet before succumbing to her knees. This final vault earned a score of 9.712, securing the gold medal for the Americans.

  6. 5 days ago · Coach Bela Karolyi urged Strug to continue with the second vault after her injury. David Madison / Getty Images. Strug's injury meant sacrificing any chance at individual glory because it left her ...

  7. Jul 22, 2021 · Kerri Strug under-rotated on her first attempt, injuring her ankle and leaving a score of 9.2 on the board, which, at the time, wasn't clear it would be enough to win gold. But she was the last...

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