GYMNASTICS GOLD: USA'S LEGACY IN OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS

USA's success in Olympic gymnastics dates back to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where the women's team won gold for the first time.

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The Magnificent Seven, the US women's gymnastics team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, is considered one of the greatest teams in the sport's history.

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Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time, has won a total of 19 Olympic and World Championship medals.

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Other notable US gymnasts include Mary Lou Retton, who won five medals at the 1984 Olympics, and Gabby Douglas, who won gold in the all-around competition at the 2012 Olympics.

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The US men's gymnastics team has also had its share of success, winning gold at the 1984 and 1996 Olympics.

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The US women's team has won a total of nine Olympic gold medals, while the men's team has won five.

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USA Gymnastics, the governing body for the sport in the US, has faced controversy in recent years due to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.

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Despite the controversy, USA's legacy in Olympic gymnastics remains strong, with many talented athletes continuing to represent the country on the world stage.

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