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Kerri Strug Vaulting on a Sprained Ankle to give Team USA the Gold Medal
After landing awkwardly on her first vault and suffering a sprained ankle, Kerri Strug vaulted through the pain to guarantee the first US Olympic Team Gold Medal in Women's Gymnastics.
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Derek Redmond's Dad walking beside his son after injury
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2002 Olympic Pairs Figure Skating scandal
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The Original Dream Team
For the first time, professional basketball players were allowed to play in the Olympics, forming the Original Dream Team. They dominated all opponents, winning the gold medal as expected.
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Muhammad Ali Lighting the Flame at the 1996 Olympics
He battled through his Parkinson's Disease and lit the cauldron with trembling hands for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. In addition, he received a replacement gold medal to replace the one he tossed into a river after being discriminated against.
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Nadia Comaneci becoming the first to be awarded a perfect 10 in gymnastics
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Torvill and Dean
The first non-Soviet dance pair to win Olympic gold, they earned unanimous perfect scores in artistic impression.
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2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremonies at the 2008 Beijing Olympics were the most spectacular in Olympic History. The intricate dancing and choreography set the stage for a fantastic Olympic Games.
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Michael Phelps Breaking Mark Spitz's Record
Michael Phelps broke the record of 7 golds in a single Olympics by winning 8 gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He did that in style, setting world records in most of his races.
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Dan Jansen finally winning an Olympic medal after a 10 year drought
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Michael Johnson becoming the first man to complete the 200m and 400m win in history
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Carl Lewis tying Jesse Owens' medal record
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Ben Johnson testing postive for steroids after Olympic win
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Hermann Maier crashing during the 1998 course and then coming back to win gold
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Mark Spitz winning 7 gold medals at the Munich Olympics in 1972
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Sarah Hughes' stunning victory over favorites Michelle Kwan and Irina Slutskaya
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Bonnie Blair becoming the first US woman to win 5 Olympic Gold Medals
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Greg Louganis finishing his 10th dive despite hitting his head on the board and receiving stitches
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