Paul and Morgan Hamm: Gymnasts
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Paul Hamm and Morgan Hamm, in 2000, were the first set of twins ever to be selected for the U.S. menEs Olympic gymnastics team. Paul, a three-time all-around national champion emerged as the first American male gymnasts to claim an Olympic gold medal in the all-around event, while his twin Morgan is a two-time national champion in floor exercise.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
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Shcherbo, Vitaly
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Shcherbo is the first gymnast to win six gold medals in one Olympics, a feat he accomplished at the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain. He is a favorite at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA, and holds the world championship title for the third consecutive year. He is from Belarus.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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Miller, Shannon
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Shannon Miller won five medals at the 1992 Summer Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain, and was the only athlete to win that many during those games. She began training with coach Steve Nunno in 1986 and rapidly progressed. She will likely retire after the 1996 Olympics.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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