Amy Chow

Gymnast

Birthday May 15, 1978

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace San Jose, CA

Age 45 years old

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About

American gymnast who was one of the Magnificent 7, the 1996 Olympic gymnastics team that won gold for the USA for the first time in that category.

Before Fame

In the trials leading up to the '96 games, she fell off the beam during her routine; but undaunted, she went back up to complete her routine and scored high enough to make the team.

Trivia

In '96 she also performed well in the individual bars event, winning the silver medal behind the Russian Svetlana Khorkina.

Family Life

She was born in San Jose to Nelson and Susan Chow, one year ahead of her brother, Kevin.

Associated With

Amanda Borden was her teammate on the Magnificent 7 team.