Look at how ripped she is at 0:34 on. So strong. Something to be admired when you have a goal to excel in gymnastics because you truly enjoy it. So glad she won two golds in Atlanta.
They don't make fluff pieces like they used to. Seriously, fluff from the 1990s was actually gripping and not just the boring, same old stuff. I hadn't seen this one in quite some time, but believe me, I have never erased my '96 Olympics VHS tapes (and never will).
She really is the best female gymnast this country has ever produced. Kudos to what Marta has done since the 2000 games but basically, everyone has been chasing the US.
When Shannon was on top, it was at a time when the world was at its best. She fought to the top. Especially at a time where the Soviets (all the other deciples) and the Romanians were at the top.
I still think she's the best gymnast the US has ever produced--and certainly one of the very rare few from the US to follow in the traditional style of the classic Soviet and Romanian gymnasts from the past. Her vault featured in this piece is still the most beautiful and textbook vault I have ever seen done. Definitely deserved a 10.
It's been a LONG time since I've seen this...great stuff. The music (believe it or not) is by the band Smashing Pumpkins. The song is called "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness".
The first time I met her, I was like gobsmacked and didn't know what to say. What ended up coming out of my mouth was: "I always remember you as just Shannon!!"
She's a quick one...she knew I was referring ro this fluff piece!
Look at how ripped she is at 0:34 on. So strong. Something to be admired when you have a goal to excel in gymnastics because you truly enjoy it. So glad she won two golds in Atlanta.
campbellka 2 months ago
They don't make fluff pieces like they used to. Seriously, fluff from the 1990s was actually gripping and not just the boring, same old stuff. I hadn't seen this one in quite some time, but believe me, I have never erased my '96 Olympics VHS tapes (and never will).
kmbmiddlechild 4 months ago
She will always be "just Shannon" to me...
simplystreeptacular 5 months ago
She really is the best female gymnast this country has ever produced. Kudos to what Marta has done since the 2000 games but basically, everyone has been chasing the US.
When Shannon was on top, it was at a time when the world was at its best. She fought to the top. Especially at a time where the Soviets (all the other deciples) and the Romanians were at the top.
nsyncchick8877 1 year ago
I still think she's the best gymnast the US has ever produced--and certainly one of the very rare few from the US to follow in the traditional style of the classic Soviet and Romanian gymnasts from the past. Her vault featured in this piece is still the most beautiful and textbook vault I have ever seen done. Definitely deserved a 10.
Niwa2780 1 year ago
I love this fluff piece. I love the music they selected. Shannon was a great gymnast
37tonya 2 years ago 2
It's been a LONG time since I've seen this...great stuff. The music (believe it or not) is by the band Smashing Pumpkins. The song is called "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness".
jester614 1 year ago
she shoulda won that gold medal
SAX713 2 years ago
LOL!
The first time I met her, I was like gobsmacked and didn't know what to say. What ended up coming out of my mouth was: "I always remember you as just Shannon!!"
She's a quick one...she knew I was referring ro this fluff piece!
mandusky13 3 years ago 5
wow you're lucky you met her!! i hope i can meet her someday!! thanks for sharing you're story!!!
trinity1728 3 years ago
Great fluff!I really miss watching Shannon compete.She's definately my favorite American gymnast.
skategurl1102 3 years ago 5
yup me too!!!
trinity1728 3 years ago