Some great gutty gamers
Gymnast Kerri Strug's vault on an injured ankle to clinch the team gold medal for the U.S. is the iconic image of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Strug, who had hurt the ankle on her previous attempt, thundered down the runway, vaulted, landed in excruciating pain and then hopped on her right foot. After saluting the judges, she collapsed to her knees. Coach Bela Karolyi carried her to the medal podium. AJC file
