Morgan Hamm
American gymnast and Olympic athlete
Born
September 24th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competitive gymnast achieved notable success in the sport, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Competed primarily in the horizontal bar and all-around events. Secured a gold medal with the U.S. team at the 2003 World Championships. Participated in the 2004 Athens Olympics, contributing to the team's overall performance and competing individually in various events.
Gold medalist at the 2003 World Championships
Competed in the 2004 Olympic Games
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