The 10 Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Women's Gymnastics
10 Moments in Olympic Women's Gymnastics That Stunned the World
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During the all-around competition at the 1996 Olympics, Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina missed her signature release move on the uneven bars, crashing to the ground along with her hopes of clenching a victory. After a heartbreaking 15th place finish, Khorkina put her grips back on just three days later for the uneven bars final, this time nailing the element for the gold medal.