Kerri Strug, part of the 1996 U.S. gymnastics team nicknamed the Magnificent Seven, is a shining example of Olympic fortitude. It was down to the wire, and the Russians and Americans were neck and neck when Strug performed her first vault -- and sprained her ankle. To secure the gold for her teammates, the injured gymnast vaulted a second time despite the great pain, and the gold went to the U.S. Ultimately, this astonishing feat proved unnecessary -- her first vault turned out to be enough to take her and her teammates to the top of the podium.