23 Jul 1996: Kerri Strug of the USA waves to the crowd from the winners podium after injuring her ankle during her routine at the Georgia Dome in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Strug earned a spot and will compete along with Dominique 23 Jul 1996: Kerri Strug is carried off the floor during the Olympic Games at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.

23 Jul 1996: Kerri Strug of the USA waves to the crowd from the winners podium after injuring her ankle during her routine at the Georgia Dome in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Simone Biles's decision to step back from competition and focus on her mental health after her vault went awry at the Tokyo Olympics has brought a new focus on gymnast Kerri Strug's gold medal ...

Kerri Strug landed a one-foot vault with an ankle injury at the 1996 Olympics—see how Strug now praises Simone Biles’ decision after her own tough vault.

1996 Olympic Gymnast Kerri Strug Praises Simone Biles' Decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington For Olympic athletes like U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, there’s so much pressure to succeed.

30 Jun 1996: Coach Bela Karolyi (L) and wife Martha Karolyi show their delight with the performance of their protege Kerri Strug in the US Gymnastics Olympics Trials at the Fleet Center in Boston.

30 Jun 1996: Coach Bela Karolyi (L) and wife Martha Karolyi show their delight with the performance of their protege Kerri Strug in the US Gymnastics Olympics Trials at the Fleet Center in Boston.

Kerri Strug landed a one-foot vault with an ankle injury at the 1996 Olympics—see how Strug now praises Simone Biles’ decision after her own tough vault.