Olympic Gold Medalist Inspires Young Gymnasts From Area
Shannon Miller, part of the Magnificent 7 from the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, visited Huntley Unlimited Gymnastics School on Monday.
The question made Shannon Miller laugh. “Are you famous?” a young boy asked from the crowd at Huntley Unlimited Gymnastics School in Huntley. A humble Miller didn’t brag, but yes, she is famous. Miller is the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, having won medals in the 1992 Barcelona, Spain summer Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta, Ga., summer games where she was part of the team dubbed the Magnificent 7. Her appearance Monday at HUGS — owned by Jerry and Dawn Leonard — was as an ambassador for the Secret U.S. Classic, slated May 26 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. The Secret U.S. Classic is one of three qualifying meets for male and female gymnasts vying for the Olympic 2012 team. Many of the country’s top gymnasts will be competing in the…
