Zmeskal, Kim (1976–)
Zmeskal, Kim (1976–)
American gymnast. Born Feb 6, 1976, in Houston, TX; m. Chris Burdette, Oct 1999.
Won American Classic and Arthur Gander Memorial (1988), and US nationals (1990–92); at World championships, was the 1st American woman to win a gold medal in all-around (1991) and won gold medals in floor exercise and balance beam (1992); at Barcelona Olympics, won a bronze medal in team all-around (1992); won the Rock and Roll Gymnastics (1997); retired from competition (2000). Inducted into USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame (2001).
See also Women in World History.
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