Kerri Strug Quotes

Kerri Strug — American Athlete born on November 19, 1977,

Kerri Allyson Strug is an American retired gymnast from Tucson, Arizona. She was a member of the Magnificent Seven, the victorious all-around women's gymnastics team that represented the United States at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, and is best remembered for performing the vault despite having injured her ankle and for subsequently being carried to the podium by her coach, Béla Károlyi... (wikipedia)

You always dream of going to the Olympics and winning gold. I've learned over the years that there are lots of gold medals, but certain stories stick out and make a difference.

I think it's just really important for youth today to have a passion and pursue something seriously.

My entire adolescence was geared toward one thing: gymnastics.

I think sports are extremely beneficial for our youth. They parallel life in so many ways.

I never went to my high school dance, and didn't date much.