Miller, Shannon (1977–)
Miller, Shannon (1977–)
American gymnast. Born Mar 10, 1977, in Rolla, MO.
Won Catania Cup (1990), Swiss Cup and Arthur Gander Memorial (1991), American Cup (1993), Pan American Games (1995), Reese's Cup (1997), and World University Games (1997); won US nationals (1993, 1996); at World championships, won silver medals for team all-around and uneven bars (1991), gold medals in all-around, uneven bars, and floor exercises (1993), and gold medals in all-around and balance beam (1994); at Barcelona Olympics, won a silver medal in balance beam, bronze medals in floor exercises, uneven bars, and team all-around, and a silver medal in indiv. all-around (1992); at Atlanta Olympics, won gold medals for team all-around and balance beam (1996).
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