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    As celeb, Sacramone is gym dandy  Sep 14, 2008
    Also here are Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Shannon Miller and Paul Hamm all Olympic gold medalists. Sacramone has a lone silver medal from the team competition she still blames her missteps for the U.S. not winning gold yet is every bit as popular as them. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Bergami’s hat trick leads Lady Cats over Lady Titans  Sep 9, 2008
    Lady Cats Shannon Miller scored three times while Shaina Quinn-Furyck, Tavia Veasy and Ciara Nussbickel each scored once. Everybody did a good job. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Early Focus on One Sport Raises Alarms  Sep 2, 2008
    Very few athletes make it to the top level where they are pounding their body six or seven hours a day, said Shannon Miller, an Olympic gold medalist who started the sport at age 5 and competed in 1992 at 15 and again in 1996. (The age limit was adopted after the 1996 Olympics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Coughlin a Finalist for Sportswoman of the Year  Aug 31, 2008
    At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Coughlin became the third American woman to win five medals at one Olympics (the others are Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller). She took gold in the 100-meter backstroke and the 800-freestyle relay, breaking the world record in that event. (Calbears.com)

    Abrahamson: Winners, losers from Beijing  Aug 25, 2008
    Five medals overall, ties Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller. Ethereal loveliness sure to translate to marketing opportunities back home. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Liukin and Johnson: New power pair  Aug 20, 2008
    She tied the U.S. gymnastics record of five Olympic medals at one Games, set by Mary Lou Retton in 1984 and duplicated by Shannon Miller in Barcelona in 1992. She also now holds bragging rights in her own house - with one more medal than her dad and coach, Valeri, who won four medals in Seoul in 1988 while competing for the Soviet Union. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Top track contenders Richards, Jones have disappointing finishes  Aug 20, 2008
    Johnson's gold is the second in the event by an American, following Shannon Miller's at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games ... Her five medals matches the feat first achieved by Mary Lou Retton and duplicated by Shannon Miller. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Gymnasts restore U.S. glitter with solid performance  Aug 20, 2008
    The 5-3 Texan has tied Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller for most medals won by an American gymnast ... Liukin has secured a legacy at least alongside the sport's most famous American gymnasts Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Day 11: U.S. gold in wrestling & gymnastics  Aug 20, 2008
    Mary Lou Retton did it in 1984 and Shannon Miller in 1992. China's men won two more events, with Zou Kai winning high bar and Li Xaiopeng winning parallel bars. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)

    Elusive gold leaves US' Johnson beaming  Aug 20, 2008
    Liukin, who arrived here in Johnson's shadow, departed as queen of the gym with five medals, tying Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller for most at one Games by an American and surpassing father/coach Valeri's four for the Soviet Union in 1988. "To say that I have five medals at my first Olympic Games means the world to me," said Liukin, who earned the gold in all-around, silvers in team, beam, and uneven bars (losing the gold on the second tiebreaker), and bronze on floor exercise. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Olympic gymnasts to reunit00004000e in Reno  Aug 19, 2008
    The newly crowned Olympic all-around gymnastics champion and runner up will join Olympians Paul Hamm, Shannon Miller and Blaine Wilson to film a nationally televised special about a tour that kicks off in Reno. "I have traveled the world competing and now I have the chance to share my love and passion for gymnastics with millions of fans all over the US," said Liukin. (KRNV.com, NV)

    How Olympic athletes get their fuel  Aug 16, 2008
    Retired Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller said she had no "off-limits" foods ... Shannon Miller, 31, the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history and winner of seven Olympic medals, told CNN Friday that she didn't have any "off-limits" foods while in training. (CNN)

    Women's gymnastics: After settling for team silver, U.S. now focuses on individual glory (Today)  Aug 14, 2008
    Olga Korbut, Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton, Shannon Miller, Svetlana Khorkina, they're remembered for signature individual moments and medals. And so that's what Johnson, 16, and Liukin, 18, are aiming for. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Olympics: Overnight roundup  Aug 14, 2008
    Only Mary Lou Retton (gold in 1984), Carly Patterson (gold in 2004) and Shannon Miller (silver in 1992) have medaled for the U.S.. COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Coping with Allergies: How World Champion Gymnast Shannon Miller Manages her Allergy Symptoms  Aug 12, 2008
    Allergy sufferer Shannon Miller, America's most decorated gymnast, has teamed up with Claritin to share how managing her current allergy symptoms helps her achieve peak performance. As a seven-time Olympic medalist known for winning the first U.S. gold medal on the balance beam in 1996, Miller is no stranger to facing physical and mental challenges that require her full attention. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Tumbler in place  Aug 10, 2008
    Memmel went to Melbourne for the 2005 World Championships and became the first American to win the all-around title since Shannon Miller in 1994, slipping past Liukin by a thousandth of a point and also winning silvers on bars and balance beam. She never got to defend in 2006, wrecking her shoulder during the team competition and requiring surgery. (Boston Globe)

    U.S. gymnasts beaming with confidence  Aug 9, 2008
    They had some terrific individual performers Shannon Miller remains one of the all-time great American gymnasts but they didnt have a world champion-level team. It all changed in 1996 in Atlanta when a team known as the Magnificent 7 and a tiny bundle of grit and guts named Kerri Strug won the team gold medal. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    The 2008 US Women's Olympic Gymnast...  Jul 26, 2008
    When American gymnastics fans think of victory, they think of the Magnificent Seven the 1996 Olympic team that won gold in Atlanta after Kerri Strugg s famous final vault on an injured ankle and included such stars as Dominique Moceanu, Dominique Dawes, and Shannon Miller. Immediately after that victory in Atlanta, the US team experienced a slip that included last place finishes at the next two World Championships in 1997 and 1999, and a disappointing fourth at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. (Suite101.com)

    Bush gives U.S. Olympians a rousing send-off  Jul 22, 2008
    Among those attending alongside officials from the Bush administration and the U.S. Olympic Committee are athletes such as track and field gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee and gymnastics gold medalist Shannon Miller. The menu was not a low-cal affair, with pea soup with duck pastrami, cheese puffs, crispy black sea bass, butter beans, salad and a dessert called the "Olympic Torch,'' a dark chocolate tart with raspberries and a blown-sugar Olympic flame. The bluegrass band Seldom Scene was the... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Planning the Pools  Jul 19, 2008
    Shannon Miller, a freelance consultant for JRW, made a presentation on the operating costs of similar pool complexes. Items discussed included hours of pool operation, prices for tickets and pool rental for parties and pool passes. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    TEN SIGNATURE EVENTS IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS SPORTS FOUNDATION'S HISTORY -- By Ted Lewis, Staff writer  Jul 14, 2008
    In a preview of their star-making performances at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Dominique Moceanu, Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes led the competition at the Superdome, with the 13-year-old Moceanu claiming the all-around title. Doug Thornton remembers: "I never realized that gymnastics was such a made-for-television sport. The way they presented it to the public and particularly the TV audience is very sophisticated with elevated platforms and podiums, and the lighting had to be the exact color... (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Switch-hitter is rung up by fickle switch-pitcher  Jun 22, 2008
    Shannon Miller, Dominique Dawes, Kerri Strug, Dominique Moceanu, Jaycie Phelps, Amy Chow and Amanda Borden became the first U.S. women's gymnastics team to win Olympic gold in 1996. COMPILED BY P.K. DANIEL FROM NEWS SERVICES, ONLINE REPORTS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Celizic: Gymnastics' 'Magnificent 7' were indeed special  Jun 20, 2008
    From left are Kerri Strug, Jaycie Phelps, Dominique Moceanu, Shannon Miller, Dominique Dawes, Amy Chow and Amanda Borden ... Not even Shannon Miller, the most decorated American female gymnast ever and the old lady of the team, knew what was coming. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Olympic flame warm-up  Jun 20, 2008
    It will be great for TV and U.S. spectators, said Shannon Miller, the seven-time Olympic medalist. But it will be very difficult for the girls. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Sports in 2 Minutes  Jun 19, 2008
    We ve all changed, Shannon Miller, the most decorated American gymnast, said with a laugh. I get a lot of people that still expect to see that 15-year-old or that 19-year-old, and all the sudden you re 31. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Wilkinson focuses on diving berth  Jun 18, 2008
    "If you haven't seen us since 1996, you're in for a big wake-up call. We've all changed," Shannon Miller, the most decorated American gymnast, said with a laugh. "I get a lot of people that still expect to see that 15-year-old or that 19-year-old, and all the sudden you're 31."The Mag Seven -- Miller, Strug, Moceanu, Amanda Borden, Dr. Amy Chow, Dominique Dawes and Jaycie Phelps -- will have one of their rare reunions Thursday in Chicago, when they're inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    On the Road to Beijing n literally  Jun 14, 2008
    She now holds nine world medals, four gold and five silver, typing the mark held by Shannon Miller, who has earned more world and Olympic medals than any other American gymnast. Valeri Liukin, former Olympic medalist in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, is helping his daughter train for her first Olympic appearance in Beijing. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    UMD Bulldogs Add Winberg and Asserholt to Already Potent Line-Up for 2008-09  Jun 14, 2008
    "We are fortunate to have landed these two recruits from the Swedish National Team, as every school in the country was recruiting them," said head coach Shannon Miller. "Jenni is a very solid and hardworking defenseman, while Pernilla is an experienced, explosive goal scorer. These additions add talent and experience to the great young team we have already.". (Wcha.com)

    McAteer Will Rejoin Defending Champion UMD Bulldogs as an Assistant Coach  Jun 14, 2008
    "I think it absolutely awesome that Michelle is coming back here to coach after being a player here for four years and a graduate assistant for two years," said a head coach Shannon Miller. "After having gone off to coach the last three years in other programs, she will bring a mix of familiarity along with outside experience and views to our program. She's a great person and will be a fantastic addition to our staff.". (Wcha.com)

    Miller among Hall of Fame inductees  Jun 11, 2008
    New members: Sue Enquist, Shannon Miller, Hisak Higuchi, Hassiba Boulmerka. NEW YORK (AP) -- Former UCLA softball coach Sue Enquist and Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller are the newest members of the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame ... Since retiring, she started the Shannon Miller Foundation to fight obesity and is co-chair of the Florida governor's fitness council. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    Sue Enquist Inducted Into International Women's Sports Hall of Fame  Jun 11, 2008
    Enquist was inducted along with former gymnast Shannon Miller, former Japanese golfer Hisako Higuchi and Algerian track star Hassiba Boulmerka. "I think it's outstanding that Billie Jean King and her many colleagues put together a vision that will document and celebrate all facets of being a female athlete," Enquist said. (Uclabruins.com)

    Hall of Famers Have a New Place to Call Home  Jun 10, 2008
    The Women's Sports Foundation congratulates this year's inductees: Contemporary Shannon Miller gained prominence when she became the first American gymnast to win an individual gold medal on the balance beam, in 1996, and continued in the sport to become the most decorated American gymnast, earning seven Olympic medals ... Janet Guthrie who presented Miller with her award said, "It is a true privilege to induct Shannon Miller ... into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame!" Algerian... (PR Newswire)

    Sports news briefs  Jun 10, 2008
    Former UCLA softball coach Sue Enquist and Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller are the newest members of the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame. They were inducted last night along with former Japanese golfer Hisako Higuchi and Algerian track star Hassiba Boulmerka at the grand opening of the Billie Jean King Women's Sports Center in the new Sports Museum of America in New York. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Johnson wins second U.S. gymnastics title  Jun 8, 2008
    Liukin has nine medals from the world championships, tying Shannon Miller for most by an American. Johnson won three gold medals at last year's world championships including the biggest prize, becoming only the fourth U.S. woman to win the all-around title. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    No. 31 AT&T Chevrolet Driven by Jeff Burton Will Hit the 'Road to Beijing' With New Paint Scheme  Jun 6, 2008
    She now has nine world medals (four gold and five silver), tying the mark held by Shannon Miller, who has earned more world and Olympic medals (16 total) than any other U.S. gymnast. Phelps said: "The excitement and encouragement we receive from fans around the Olympic Games is incredible, and it really motivates us to compete at our very best. The new paint scheme will help drive that enthusiasm for the Olympic Games, and it's a privilege to be showcased on the No. 31 AT&T Chevrolet.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Vollmer, Coughlin Headline Janet Evans Invitational  Jun 5, 2008
    At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Coughlin became the third American woman to win five medals at one Olympics (the others are Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller). She took gold in the 100m backstroke and the 4x200m freestyle relay, breaking the world record in that event. (Calbears.com)

    Tumblers all in place for gymnast Johnson  Jun 1, 2008
    Mary Lou Retton, Kim Zmeskal, Shannon Miller, and Carly Patterson can tell you about all that, about the teetering feeling that comes from competing in a sport in which medals are decided by a thousandth of a point and where your feet rarely are on the ground. Nothing is guaranteed for Johnson, not even making the team in the toughest Olympic year to do it since the Magnificent 7 won gold in 1996. (Boston Globe)

    West Albany girls third after first round at state  May 14, 2008
    Crescent Valley scores: Caitlyn Doyle 42-4891, Hayley Brown (46-4793, Shannon Miller 49-53102, Jessie Willes 58-56114, Char Grossnicklaus 58-60118. Corvallis scores: Katie Zajicek 44-4286, Kayla Laney 52-59111, Karly Laney 61-57118. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Zajicek in the hunt  May 14, 2008
    While a number of players struggled on Monday, CV s Shannon Miller improved her score from last week, finishing with a 102 to help the Raiders cause ... Crescent Valley scores: Caitlyn Doyle 42-4891, Hayley Brown (46-4793, Shannon Miller 49-53102, Jessie Willes 58-56114, Char Grossnicklaus 58-60118. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    2007-08 WCHA WOMEN'S SEASON-IN-REVIEW  May 2, 2008
    Coach Shannon Miller's Bulldogs, who finished the 28-game conference schedule with a 24-4-0 record and 48 points, previously earned WCHA regular season titles in 1999-2000 and 2002-03 ... AHCA Women's Ice Hockey Division 1 Coach of the Year Finalists: Brad Frost, UM; Shannon Miller, UMD; Mark Johnson, UW.. (Wcha.com)

    Local gymnast wins Level 10 regional, eyes nationals (4)  Apr 23, 2008
    Among her major accomplishments in past years are winning the Level 9 nationals in 2005, and receiving the Shannon Miller Award a few weeks later. During her three years at Level 10, Lewis has finished fifth, third and first in regional competition. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    SCHULER TO JOIN BULLDOG WOMEN'S HOCKEY STAFF  Apr 23, 2008
    "Laura is a fantastic addition to our coaching staff, coming with NCAA college coaching and playing experience," said UMD head coach Shannon Miller. "Laura brings experience from the international stage where she competed at the World Championships and the Olympic games. I always appreciated her work ethic and loyalty when she played for me on Team Canada and I very much look forward to working with her as a coach.". (Wcha.com)

    Karch Kiraly to be Inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame  Apr 17, 2008
    "The Hall already contains so many legends and this year's class features many of my peers whom I have admired and respected tremendously throughout the years. Last season, Kiraly left the beach circuit as the Tour's all-time leader in Open victories with 148. He is a four-time King of the Beach winner and a seven-time recipient of the Tour's MVP award. At UCLA, Kiraly played on three NCAA championship teams, twice earning Most Outstanding Player honors (1981 and '82). In 1979 and '82, the... (Uclabruins.com)

    Samuelson, '96 gymnasts inducted into Oly Hall  Apr 16, 2008
    "This is a very humbling experience," said Dominique Dawes, a member of the "Magnificent Seven" along with Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Kerri Strug, Jaycie Phelps, Amanda Borden and Amy Chow. "It's amazing to think it's been 12 years since that wonderful achievement.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    Samuelson leads Olympic Hall class  Apr 16, 2008
    "This is a very humbling experience," said Dominique Dawes, a member of the "Magnificent Seven" along with Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Kerri Strug, Jaycie Phelps, Amanda Borden and Amy Chow. Samuelson won the first Olympic women's marathon in 1984 and is a two-time Boston champion. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    School Notes  Apr 12, 2008
    To get involved, send an e-mail to Shannon Miller at or call 704-302-1482. Hopewell High: Prom ticket sales for all students will be held Monday, April 14, to Wednesday, April 23. (Huntersville Herald, NC)

    Making Gymnastics Safer for Kids  Apr 10, 2008
    Shannon Miller, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history, remembers other changes to the vault as well, including a larger, padded safety zone around the take-off point. "I remember it was a big thing in the gymnastics world," she says, when the International Gymnastics Federation's new rules required the springboard to be surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped mat. (Time.com)

    Web extra: WDM's Johnson could be golden girl of Olympics  Apr 8, 2008
    Johnson also captured the floor title, joining Shannon Miller as the only American to win three gold medals at a single world event. She s awesome, Retton said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Competing nations  Apr 4, 2008
    Five Finns play for U.S. colleges and two D Heidi Pelttari and F Saara Tuominen won last month's NCAA championship with Minnesota-Duluth under Canadian coach Shannon Miller. Goaltender Noora Raty was chosen best goaltender at the 2007 world championships in Winnipeg. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)

    Fetter Named American Hockey Coaches Association Division I Women's Hockey Coach of the Year  Apr 3, 2008
    Runners-up for this year's AHCA Women's Division I Coach of the Year award were Shannon Miller of the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Katey Stone of Harvard University, and Brian McCloskey of the University of New Hampshire. Past Winners of the Women's Division I Coach of the Year Award 1998 Laura Halldorson, Minnesota 1999 Katey Stone, Harvard 2000 Judy Oberting, Dartmouth 2001 Paul Flanagan, St. Lawrence 2002 Laura Halldorson, Minnesota 2003 Shannon Miller, Minnesota-Duluth 2004 Laura... (Wsuathletics.com)

    Kim Martin leads Minnesota Duluth to another NCAA women's hockey title  Mar 23, 2008
    Today, we pulled together an almost perfect hockey game for 60 minutes, Bulldogs coach Shannon Miller said. I was in disbelief. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Minnesota-Duluth stands alone, wins women's title  Mar 23, 2008
    "Today, we pulled together an almost perfect hockey game for 60 minutes," Bulldogs coach Shannon Miller said. "I was in disbelief. I believed we could win, but I was standing on the bench watching them play and going, 'Wow! Amazing!'"They did all the little things really well and they played with pride. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Area golf scorecard  Mar 23, 2008
    5; back, Shannon Miller +3. NE Florida Seniors: At Pelican Bay North - First flight, gross, 1. (Florida Times-Union)

    Fetter Finalist For Division I Coach of the Year  Mar 21, 2008
    Brian Durocher, Boston University (HEA Coach of the Year) , Wayne State (CHA Coach of the Year) Brad Frost, Minnesota (WCHA Coach of the Year) Mark Johnson, Wisconsin (NCAA Frozen Four Coach)* Brian McCloskey, University of New Hampshire (NCAA Frozen Four Coach) Shannon Miller, Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA Frozen Four Coach)* Katey Stone, Harvard (ECAC Coach of the Year, NCAA Frozen Four Coach). Past Winner. (Wsuathletics.com)

    UNH ousted in Women's Frozen Four  Mar 21, 2008
    "I'd say Kim Martin for Patty Kaz seriously," said Duluth coach Shannon Miller. "We got outplayed by a very talented team, but Kim kept us in it from the first 30 seconds until the last. Obviously we were very lucky, but I'm proud of how we competed. We persevered and believed right until the end.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Bulldogs slip past Mercyhurst to gain Frozen Four  Mar 20, 2008
    Every team faces adversity, and every team has its stars and its unsung heroes, but none of the other four finalists pulled all of those elements out of a hat the way coach Shannon Miller did with the Bulldogs. "It was an awesome game for us," said Miller. (Wcha.com)

    UNH women to face Duluth in Frozen Four  Mar 20, 2008
    OVERCAST Thursday March 20, 2008. New Hampshires Courtney Birchard (24) scores against St. Lawrence goalie Meaghan Guckian during NCAA quarterfinal action last weekend. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Finalists Announced for AHCA WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY DIVISION ONE COACH OF THE YEAR  Mar 19, 2008
    Group Includes UM's Brad Frost, UMD's Shannon Miller, UW's Mark Johnson ... Brian Durocher, Boston University (HEA Coach of the Year) Jim Fetter, Wayne State (CHA Coach of the Year) Brad Frost, Minnesota (WCHA Coach of the Year) Mark Johnson, Wisconsin (NCAA Frozen Four Coach)* Brian McCloskey, New Hampshire (NCAA Frozen Four Coach) Shannon Miller, Minnesota Duluth (NCAA Frozen Four Coach)* Katey Stone, Harvard (ECAC Coach of the Year, NCAA Frozen Four Coach)* * Past Winner ... 1998 Laura... (Wcha.com)

    Road test awaits UNH women's hockey team  Mar 19, 2008
    They're still coached by former Canadian Olympic coach Shannon Miller, and Miller still recruits the globe. Five players on the roster hail from outside North America. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    UMD tips Badgers 5-4 in OT to win WCHA-Women's Final Faceoff  Mar 15, 2008
    "It was a great game," said UMD coach Shannon Miller. "Obviously, I knew it would end up being a close game. I pretty much knew that even when we got ahead 3-0 and 4-1, that it was far from over.". (Wcha.com)

    Bulldogs Build Slowly, then Erupt for 9-0 Romp  Mar 9, 2008
    "I'm very pleased at how we played throughout our lineup, strting with Kim in goal, and everyone contributed, while I got to play our entire bench," said UMD coach Shannon Miller. "I thought both goalkeepers, ours and theirs, made it a 0-0 game for most of the first period.". (Wcha.com)

    Nastia Liukin makes statement for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team  Mar 4, 2008
    The crowd of 9,318 at Madison Square Garden included many starstruck girls who might not have heard of Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton or Shannon Miller, all of whom were in the stands. But they knew about their current favorites and cheered their every move. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Schools have to get physical, but it's not as easy as it looks  Mar 1, 2008
    That wasn't the intent of the law, said Shannon Miller, the council's chairwoman and a former Olympic gold medalist. "At the end of the day, you have to get up out of your seat," said Miller, now a Jacksonville resident. (Florida Times-Union)

    Shawn Johnson bouncing toward Beijing with hype in tow  Feb 28, 2008
    Shannon Miller, the most decorated U.S. gymnast, was virtually unknown in '92, competing in the shadow of favorite Kim Zmeskal, who had won a world title in '91 and was expected to be the next Mary Lou. Zmeskal faltered in all-around in the Barcelona Games; Miller surprised with a silver medal. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Calling All Sports Fans: Have Your Personal Sports Memorabilia Displayed When the Sports Museum of America Opens in May  Feb 15, 2008
    The Sports Museum of America (SmA) invites fans from around the country to loan their favorite sports mementos for exhibition alongside those of Jesse Owens, Shannon Miller, Muhammad Ali, Jim Craig, Billie Jean King,and countless other sports legends when SmA opens in New York City this May. Between now and March 7th, SmA is asking the public to send in photos and a description of their prized possessions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Badgers Snap UMD Streak in Key Split  Feb 14, 2008
    "It's fun to play Wisconsin," said UMD coach Shannon Miller. "They're a good team, and they play clean and they never run the goalie, and they are well coached. You can't just plan to do things against Wisconsin, you have to try to anticipate what Mark is going to be doing. It gets to be like a chess match.". (Wcha.com)

    Podkopayeva, three others enter gymnastics hall of fame  Feb 10, 2008
    himself a member of the gymnastics hall and also its president, noted that during the era in which Podkopayeva competed, she faced numerous talented opponents, including Shannon Miller and Dominique Moceanu of the U.S., Mo Huilan of China and Svetlana Chorkina of Russia. What I liked about her is she is one of the most complete gymnasts, Conner said of Podkopayeva. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Jaques, Kirkham Lead Fighting Sioux Upswing  Jan 31, 2008
    That was a tendency UMD had through its first few series, but coach Shannon Miller has apparently gotten them over it. After whipping North Dakota 8-1, UMD came right back for a 5-0 victory in the second game. (Wcha.com)

    The face of Beijing  Jan 24, 2008
    At the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, in September, Johnson became just the fourth U.S. woman to win the world all-around title, following Kim Zmeskal (1991), Shannon Miller (1993-94) and Chellsie Memmel (2005). Like many American gymnasts before her, Johnson could be the face of the Olympic Games. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Gymnastics Takes Second At GW/Lindsey Ferris Invitational  Jan 21, 2008
    Commentary will be provided by legendary gymnast Shannon Miller and multiple Emmy Award winning sports reporter Lou Tilley. GW will be in action next Sunday, Jan. 27, as they travel 208 miles to Morgantown, WV to take on their East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) rival Mountaineers, the ninth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners and the Tribe from the College of William The meet will begin at 1:00 pm. (Gwsports.com)

    Tar Heels Ready To Get Back Into The Swing Of Things  Jan 20, 2008
    The meet will be televised on CN8 on two separate occasions, Saturday, January 26th at 9:30 PM and Saturday, February 2nd at 3:30 PM. The event will be commentated by legendary gymnast Shannon Miller, and multiple Emmy Award winning sports reporter Lou Tilley. With a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season, the UNC gymnastics team continues their effort with the goal in mind of being EAGL Champions once again. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Gymnastics Plays Host in Season Opener Sunday  Jan 18, 2008
    Commentary is provided by legendary gymnast Shannon Miller, and multiple Emmy Award winning sports reporter Lou Tilley. Head Coach enters this season with 431 head-to-head victories, all at GW. Those 431 wins are the most by any coach while at GW. Foster-Cunningham's Colonials finished 5th at last year's EAGL Championships, GW's best since entering the league in 2005. (Gwsports.com)

    Gymnastics Home Opener To Be Televised by CN8  Jan 16, 2008
    Commentary Provided By The Legendary Shannon Miller and Gregg Murphy ... Commentary for the meet will be provided by legendary gymnast Shannon Miller, the most decorated gymnast in US history, and multiple Emmy Award winning sports journalist, Gregg Murphy. (Gwsports.com)

    Looking back at a memorable 2007  Dec 30, 2007
    Gymnast Shannon Miller can't be called a visitor anymore since she married John Falconetti. Films being made livened up the First Coast with movie star sightings, real and wishful. (Florida Times-Union)

    Mavericks See Open Road Beyond Bumps at Duluth  Nov 30, 2007
    " The Mavs were up against a fiery pep talk in the other dressing room from coach Shannon Miller, and the Bulldogs made a team decision to prove they could play two strong games, back-to-back - something they hadn't done since following a tie with a victory in the Mercyhurst series. The result was a 10-4 rout. Again, Vizenor didn't alibi. "They were flying," he said. "They were good in the first game, but they were much better tonight. Our kids kept battling. (Wcha.com)

    Martin Sets Records in UMD-Gopher Split  Nov 21, 2007
    So the Bulldogs had extra incentive, and presented coach Shannon Miller with the perfect gift for her 44^th birthday with the 5-0 victory. The next day, UMD's chance to put an exclamation point on their response was instead more of a comma. (Wcha.com)

    Karolyi doing cartwheels over this U.S. gymnastics team  Nov 14, 2007
    Liukin has been at the top of the sport for three years now, and her nine medals at the world championships tie Shannon Miller for most by a U.S. gymnast. But Liukin was slowed by an ankle injury for much of the last year, and now finds herself playing catch-up to Shawn Johnson. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Olympians share dream during high school tour  Nov 7, 2007
    The Olympians were gymnast Shannon Miller; hockey player Angela Ruggiero; Sheila Taormina, a swimmer, triathlete and pentathlon contender; and weightlifters Cheryl Hayworth and Natalie Woolfolk. The women are represented by the sports agency Stanton-Shade, whose mission is to promote the members' diverse stories and feats. (The News-Herald)

    UMD Beats Mercyhurst for No. 1, Now Faces Gophers  Oct 26, 2007
    UMD coach Shannon Miller puts little stock in such ratings so early in the season, but she knew that Mercyhurst deserved No. 2 as the Lakers came to the DECC to face UMD in a battle of unbeaten women's hockey powers. The ratings showed 1. (Wcha.com)

    Minnesota Duluth Stays Unbeaten, Up to No. 1 Rank; St. Cloud State Snaps UW's Record Streak; Sioux Record First-Ever WCHA Sweep; Next WCHA Series have UMD at UM, BSU at UW, OSU at UND  Oct 24, 2007
    "A win and a tie this weekend was huge for our program," said Minnesota Duluth Coach Shannon Miller after her No. 5-ranked team ran its record to 5-0-1 overall (4-0-0 in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association). Bulldog sophomore Elin Holmlov had a goal and two assists in the victory last Sunday and the lone goal in last Saturday's series opener. (Wcha.com)

    More of this story  Oct 23, 2007
    During Barto s leadership of the state USA Gymnastics Federation, several Oklahoma girls represented America in the Olympics, including Shannon Miller, the most-decorated gymnast in Olympic history. It was a real honor to serve as state chairman over the years and amazing to see how our athletes have developed and improved over the last few decades, Barto said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Brookshaw Key to Bemidji State Upswing  Oct 19, 2007
    UMD coach Shannon Miller said she was impressed with the job Sertich has done in one year at Bemidji, and singled out Brookshaw. "He's done a good job, and she's a good goaltender - she's always tough," said Miller. (Wcha.com)

    Minnesota Duluth Women Complete WCHA Sweep of BSU Sunday  Oct 15, 2007
    "We came out a little flat and needed more fire to start the game," said head coach Shannon Miller. "But as the game went on and we had to work harder to score, we played better and better. We mustered some great offensive attempts and just happened to run into a goalie who really played superb.". (Wcha.com)

    Miller takes best shot  Oct 13, 2007
    Troy heavyweight boxer Shannon Miller hits the speed bag at Gold's Gym in Latham on October 10, 2007 ... LATHAM -- Troy heavyweight Shannon Miller has no room for sympathy or doubt tonight in the biggest fight of his life. (Albany Times Union)

    Mesi wins again, stopping Miller in 1st round  Oct 13, 2007
    LINCOLN, R.I. (AP) -- Former heavyweight contender Joe Mesi won for the seventh time since returning from a brain injury, stopping Shannon Miller at 2:51 of the first round to win the USNBC title Friday night at Twin River Event Center. Mesi improved to 36-0 with his 29th knockout. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

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