RANSOM, Stuart Inducted: 2008 When he competed in the sport of trampoline, it was not part of the Olympics. It didn’t become an Olympic event until it made its debut for both men and women during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. But Stuart Ransom has no regrets. “I love the sport of trampolining,” he said. … Read more
MILLER, Shannon Inducted: 1998 – Member of 1996 Olympic Gold Medal Team Individually Inducted: 2003 Inducted: U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame – Individual (2006), Team (2008) Inducted: International Gymnastics Hall of Fame–(2006) Inducted: Women’s International Sports Hall of Fame (2008) Miller is the most decorated American gymnast of all time and the only American during … Read more
MAR, Sabrina Inducted: 2004 Sabrina Mar was an unheralded competitive gymnast from about 1976 through her retirement from the sport in 1988. However, during her relatively short career, she proved herself world class. On the sports pages of news media, we so often read about scandals and other forms of athletic negativism in the … Read more
Maloney, Stacy Inducted: 2011 Born: Portage, Wisc. Coach Stacy and his long time gymnast of 13 years, Paul Hamm, made history when Paul became USA’s first man to win the All-Around Gold Medal at the World Championships, plus the Gold Medal on the floor exercise. Paul later went on to win the Gold Medal in … Read more
KESWICK, Scott Inducted: 2003 Scott Keswick was an outstanding UCLA gymnast placed among at least two generations of great UCLA gymnasts. Numerous athletes and coaches from that great time have been subsequently inducted into the USGHOF. Art Shurlock was the Head Coach, and Yefim Furman was Keswick’s personal coach. One of the mysteries that surrounds … Read more
JOHNSON, Scott Inducted: 1999 Born: Cincinnati, Ohio Scott Johnson was truly a gymnast of the ‘80’s. From his AA championship in high school, his presence at a competition was always a factor to consider. Through two Olympic Games and four World Championships, his strength, combined with the flow of his body, merged to obtain a … Read more
HUG, Steve Inducted: 1995 Born: May 20, 1952 In 1958, the USA World Championship team watched a young lady training. During the viewing, I, Larry Banner, said to a teammate, “I suspect we’re seeing a world class champion in the making.” Her name was Larissa Latynina, and my predictions were accurate. Some years later … Read more
HAMADA, Sadao Inducted: 2007 “Sadao Hamada has kept the Stanford University men’s gymnastics’ program among the nation’s elite throughout his long tenure here, and he will retire as one of the great coaches in the history of this department,” Stanford Athletic Director Ted Leland said. “We are sad to see him step away, but he … Read more
COHEN, Steve Inducted: 1991 Born: Wynnefield, Pennsylvania Steve Cohen began his competitive gymnastic career on a high note at West Philadelphia High School. He was golden in the AA for 32 straight individual meets and won AA gold three straight years in the Philadelphia High School Championships. Steve was presented with the Nissen Award as … Read more
AMMERMAN, Susan Inducted: 2004 Born: August 5, 1942 In a golf tournament, a pro might ask for a ruling from the most experienced and knowledgeable official in attendance. A gymnast in need of a ruling will be served well by requesting Susan Ammerman. Her expertise in judging started in the late ‘60s and has continued … Read more