Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller is the most-decorated gymnast in American history, with seven Olympic medals and nine world championship titles.
Gymnast
March 10, 1977
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Shannon Miller, a renowned former artistic gymnast from the United States, is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. She holds the distinction of being the most decorated American gymnast, with seven Olympic medals and nine world championship titles to her name. Among her most notable achievements are her performance in the Magnificent Seven at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where she led the U.S. women’s team to their first-ever team gold medal and became the first American to win a gold medal on the balance beam.
Miller also won the 1993 and 1994 World All-Around Championships, the Balance Beam Gold Medal at the 1991 World Championships, and the 1995 Pan Am Games All-Around gold medal. She has been inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame and is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame twice. Throughout her career, Miller has won a total of 59 international and 49 national competition medals, with more than half being gold.
Beyond her gymnastics accomplishments, Miller has been a strong advocate for women’s health and mental health. As an ovarian cancer survivor, she has spoken candidly about her experience and the importance of early detection. Through her public speaking engagements and media appearances, Miller continues to inspire and motivate others.