Kerri Strug

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

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

“I'm very Type A; I like to get my list done.”

“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.”

“As you get older, it's harder to maintain your weight and to fly through the air for those routines. It's also the lifestyle; you train seven to eight hours a day, five to six days a week.”