2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games

Gymnasticasting with Amanda Borden

Gymnasticasting with Amanda Borden

Listen to a conversation with gymnastics legend Amanda Borden​, who is headed to the Olympics in Rio as an analyst and commentator! It's been an exciting ye

Jul 28, 2016 by Rebecca Johnson
Gymnasticasting with Amanda Borden
Listen to a conversation with gymnastics legend Amanda Borden, who is headed to the Olympics in Rio as an analyst and commentator! It's been an exciting year for Borden and her family--2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Magnificent Seven's golden moment in Atlanta.



0:05:
Excitement about the Olympics
0:30: Her role as a commentator in Rio and what she's looking forward to (Team USA!)
1:42: "A really big year for kids"
2:46: Parade of Olympians in San Jose
3:55: Naming the 2016 Rio Team, emotion and memories
4:50: The pressure after making an Olympic team
6:22: Mary Lou Retton- "Do your best to not listen to anything the media says"
8:17: The feeling on walking into the Olympic arena
9:42: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Mag 7 winning gold
11:20: Magnificent 7 reunion for next year and the husbands planning one too!


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Rio Olympic Team and Magnificent Seven Celebrated on TODAY Show