Culture Simone Biles prioritized her health. Kerri Strug never had the chance to. Simone Biles at the Tokyo Olympics Photo by Getty Images By Mira Fox July 29, 2021 ...

23 Jul 1996: Kerri Strug of the USA waves to the crowd from the winners podium after injuring her ankle during her routine at the Georgia Dome in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Strug earned a spot and will compete along with Dominique 23 Jul 1996: Kerri Strug is carried off the floor during the Olympic Games at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.

When Simone Biles stunningly chose to withdraw from multiple events at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, critics of her decision often contrasted her with another American gymnastics hero: Kerri Strug.

1996 Olympic gold medalist Kerri Strug says that while she remains close friends with her Magnificent Seven teammate Dominique Moceanu, she has a different recollection than Moceanu’s of her ...

Simone Biles's decision to step back from competition and focus on her mental health after her vault went awry at the Tokyo Olympics has brought a new focus on gymnast Kerri Strug's gold medal ...

23 Jul 1996: Kerri Strug of the USA waves to the crowd from the winners podium after injuring her ankle during her routine at the Georgia Dome in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.