Mills, Phoebe (1972–)

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Mills, Phoebe (1972–)

American gymnast. Born Nov 2, 1972, in Northfield, IL; sister of Nathan Mills (speedskater) and Jessica Mills (1989 World Jr. figure-skating champion).

Began career as a speedskater; as a gymnast, won US nationals, American Cup, International Mixed Pairs, US Olympic Trials, and Mardi Gras Invitational (1988); at Seoul Olympics, won a bronze medal in balance beam (1988); took up diving, finishing as high as 23rd at US nationals (1993); coached snowboarding. Inducted into USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame (2000).

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