Shannon Miller - Balance Beam - 1993 U.S. Gymnastics Championships - Women - All Around

[@intldawn]

Only Shannon could finish a routine like that and be disappointed. I mean, that was incredible. Beautiful routine.

[@JennaLeigh]

I was in 4th grade in 92, watching Barcelona. Shannon miller is why I fell in love with gymnastics. just so graceful, so pretty. love her!!!

[@BAMCarter12]

Jenna Leigh me too!!!❤❤

[@dustinpaurowski650]

Shannon Miller is the reason I fell in love with in gymnastics as well

[@intldawn]

Shannon Miller is a pioneer, one of the most successful gymnast ever to come out of the United States. There was nothing Dominique accomplished that Shannon didn't do several times over, at the Olympics or elsewhere. Much as I loved Dominique, she burnt out after the '96 Olympics. A lot of that was because of circumstances beyond her control, but such is life. Domi had 2 highly successful years on the national team, whereas Shannon was a stalwart for 7 years. There is no comparison.

[@JamesFrew1]

intldawn no, but Dawes was also much more of a rival than moceanu ever was, and she was a 10 year member.

[@dougraddi908]

Shannon is the best gymnast the US ever put out

[@ccaruso0404]

Shannon will probably always be my all time favorite. She was such a beautiful gymnast.

[@QueenE31]

She is my favourite gymnast of all time. Grace, poise, elegance yet difficulty and incredible form.

[@ASTPlumbing9090]

I loved Shannon Miller so much that I would do my hair with a white scrunchie in a bun and big curled bangs. And I would try to wear only tracksuits because I thought it made me look like I was on her team. And I tried to get leotards in my gymnastics class that reminded me of Shannon. Ahhh good pre-teen memories!!

[@AnnieBrackett88]

I was obsessed with her, too! And I wasn’t even a gymnast hahaha

[@kimxo9]

@@AnnieBrackett88 Everyone said I looked like her when I was younger. She was my twin

[@MagicalMukhina]

I particularly love her beam work. Shannon Miller is the only American gymnast that could give The Soviets and Romanians a run for their money!

[@sophier5508]

That was 13 years ago, but still, she was so beautiful to watch, so light, so precise, and performing big skills too. In some way I miss her :)

[@auspicious93]

Sophie R 23 years ago!

[@sophier5508]

See, I am getting super old ;) Thanks for the maths !!!

[@joannakroyd]

Well, the commentators have been calling bhs' outs flip flops forever. And yes it was originally a front "flip" (piked or layed out would be specified) and I agree that Dominique did burn out quicker. Shannon was a staple in the sport for a long time..she was consistent from day 1, something no one else on the '96 team was able to accomplish more than 2 Olympics. Shannon is and always will be the Pioneer of USA gymnasts. Love her

[@TheGymSavant]

Joann Hilton Well, "back handspring" is a lot harder to say than flip flop, and they are the same skill...

[@annabellew02]

She is soooooo amazing!!!!! i met her a few months ago and it was awesome!!

[@intldawn]

That's Tim Daggett, an Olympic champion. As grating as I find his commentary nowadays, he knows what the moves are. To say that she did a front flip mount is neither wrong nor unclear. To say she did a flip flop into layouts also isn't inaccurate. It isn't necessary to be more specific to help the viewer understand. There's a fine line between giving enough information and too much. Being that nitpicky could get in the way of the performance and hinder the enjoyment of the viewer.

[@emilybergonzi4667]

Just for people confused: a "flip flop" on beam means a back handspring step out

[@sami16167]

What are you talking about? Moceanu only made some events because Kerri Strug pulled out. One being kinda significant, oh wait what is it called? The All Around Finals!! And didn't Shannon Miller get a silver on that in the previous Olympics, and lose by the smallest margin ever? And Didn't she come back to Worlds the next year and win? And wasn't she fifteen? Huh, that kind of makes you wonder who was really jealous doesn't it?

[@stratchic]

I had this competition on VHS. Actually still have it.

[@simonfea2]

Perfection Shannon!

[@justlina2769]

A routine for the ages. Stands up against the best of today.

[@4444moore]

Astounding grace and talent! Artistry at it's finest

[@Rev.Fr.JhimersonManeclang]

Shannon is known for her grace and solid performances. Shannon became the first American to win an individual all-around in a non boycotted Olympics. And she was part of the Magnificent Seven team. Kids can look up to Shannon for inspiration.

[@TheHotaling]

Really? Because at the age of 15, Shannon Miller won 5 medals at the Barcelona Olympics. I'd say she accomplished plenty at a "young age." What is there to envy?

[@amandaseales7378]

wow. not only is Shannon Miller not rude AT ALL but if Dominique was "so much better" then she simply would have been. Period.

[@FirstLast-ys9mz]

I watched a today's gymnast try the miller on bb. She couldn't do it. I've noticed no one really tries it. Has it been devalued or something. But I've noticed they doing easier stuff yet somehow it's worth a lot of points.

[@ronenbiala3804]

she is amazing i love gymnastics and i do gymnastics

[@JustynneDeathWho]

Perfect 🥰 all the time Ma'el

[@lalav428]

She looks like barbie..

[@karenKristal]

why would you call a back flick a flip flop????

[@richardmandler6824]

Simple the best.

[@LeighaTGBallerina]

Why do they not make leotards like that any more

[@kras118]

because that's common in the US, where the competition is being held, and he is an American commentator

[@veronicaluccas8580]

Beast ❤️💯❤️

[@ZoeDer]

Wooow

[@bankefa976]

This is the real goat. I do not really see the hype about simone biles at all. She's good but nothing we haven't seen before from former gymnasts in the past. Joints are even too stiff. Maybe sprinting would be better.

[@michellemcdermott2026]

I totally agree.

[@purplegymnast5606]

Ya. If Dominique was "better" she wouldn't have even fallen.

[@kateanna4891]

Wow

[@amalaahmad2026]

I have met her she sighted my shirt and got a picture with her she came to my gym

[@JasonQiuMusic]

It's crazy what a great performance that was but she still isn't happy with it

[@ImJustAGirl328]

They arent going to say exactly what the skill is called. What's the point of that? people that actually know what the skills are will get what he's talking about. Nobody really cares about the specifics. We just want to watch her....

[@BAMCarter12]

I hate when they call back handsprings...flip flops..

[@elidachamp7784]

thats what they were called back in the day

[@BAMCarter12]

Back in the day?? Not even ...people who use the word flip flop sound extremely uneducated in the gymnastics world of terminology...

[@JamesFrew1]

Britt Anne not really. It was the 90's, and the terms were interchangeable. The same goes for sports like tennis, where the announcers used terms like "breakpoints" which would never be used today. It's just the time period, it has nothing to do with education.

[@BAMCarter12]

James Frew yaa..it just sounds sooo bad to me..I grew up always backhandsprings..and when i taught at a gym it was flip flop..flip flop..it sounds like a 5 yr old...is talking lol...I just dnt like it..

[@captainbryce1]

@@JamesFrew1 I watch tennis all the time. They still call break points "break points". What else would they be called?

[@lucasblackburn7014]

I cannot stand Tim Daggot!

[@captainbryce1]

I used to hate him too. I will say though he has gotten much better in the recent years (2012-today) than he was back in the 90s and early 2000s. I can actually tolorate him now because he seems much more neutral and fair than he did 20 years ago.

[@TheTimo5494]

He's still the same he was soooooooo pro shannon and so critical of dawes. So were the judges dawes score was too low and shannon was an amazing gymnast but her scores were often inflated tim is the same now sooooooooooooooo pro simone and she is the greatest but acts like nobody else in gymnastics matters . He has not changed much

[@enchantedella6495]

@@TheTimo5494 That is literally bull shit. He was pro Dawes. Shannon slightly moved her hips and it's. OH NO A BOBBLE. Dawes and her shit form, falls and it's a sob story. You're full of it. He was always pro Dawes. All the proof you need is him never pointing out her shit form, bent knee's and flat feet. Dominique bobbled 3 times and took a step on her dismount with no mention. He only brings it up when he hears Hill talk about it.

[@semcmeans6062]

Lyrical.

[@anovemberstar]

for some reason, i could never stand her - instant dislike. but, she was very talented and her beam routine - amazing ill give her that. how she poises her hands, arms - probably one of the most graceful ive seen in anyone

[@jahniyafulton9191]

She didnt do a flip flop into 3 layouts she did 4layouts...I THINK

[@kras118]

Jahniya Fulton It actually was a back handspring into 3 layout out step outs (on the first skill, she put her hands down)

[@anovemberstar]

she just looked permanently unwell throughout the majority of her career - too pale, too thin. ESP when you compare the muscular body types of today's older gymnasts. thats one great thing about the age restriction of Olympic competitors - the gymnasts are older, its a more level playing field where they have more mature bodies - its the norm. and with simone biles, a new breed of gymnast is emerging - strong, muscular - and, as a result, much greater raw power - and talent comes from that

[@michellemcdermott2026]

I disagree I find Biles and the modern gymnastics robotic and boring. Shannon Miller was a beautiful, elegant and graceful gymnast.

[@kateanna4891]

Wow