On This Day: July 23, 1996 — The Magnificent Seven Win America’s First Olympic Gymnastics Gold
Quick Answer: On July 23, 1996, the U.S. women’s gymnastics team — nicknamed the Magnificent Seven — won America’s first-ever Olympic team gold in women’s gymnastics at the Atlanta Games. The victory came down to Kerri Strug’s final vault, which she landed on a badly sprained ankle, before being carried to the medal podium by…