The Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team is celebrating its 20th anniversary of competing in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. This group of women placed fourth and narrowly missed a bronze team medal. The team includes Kelly Garrison, Brandy Johnson, Melissa Marlowe, Phoebe Mills, Hope Spivey, Chelle Stack, and alternate Rhonda Faehn. Kristie Phillips was the second (non-traveling) alternate.
USAG has great interviews with all 8 women. My favourite quote:
Rhonda Faehn
Q: How does it feel to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1988 Olympic Games?
Rhonda: I still can’t believe that 20 years has passed already! It seems so fresh in my memory….all of us flying over to Seoul with the U.S. boxing team!
Q: What is your most vivid memory from these Games?
Rhonda: My most vivid memory is of Phoebe winning the bronze medal on beam. That was the highlight for me of the entire Olympics. I love Phoebe and she was so deserving of that. She was the hardest working gymnast I have ever known.
read the rest … 1988 Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team Reunion – USAG
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