In the 1996 Atlanta Games, the American women's team was on the heels of the Russians who had a very slight lead going into the final round of team competition. In order for the American women to win, they needed Kerri to repeat a vault that she had already landed to seal the win. On the vault previous to this one, she had landed wrong on her ankle and injured it badly. She pulled herself together for one last run and nailed he jump with an ankle that was swelling up and in serious pain. As soon as she finished the routine, and saluted the judges, she fell to the floor in pain. She was taken to the hospital for a third degree lateral sprain and tendon damage to her ankle. Due to her injury, she had to remove herself from her two individual events which she also qualified in. Many people recall the picture of Kerri Held up by her coach while wearing the gold medal.
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