Lori Strong

Canadian artistic gymnast From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lori Strong (born 12 September 1972) is a Canadian former artistic gymnast who represented her country at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. She is the 1990 Commonwealth Games all around, floor exercise, and beam champion.[1][2] In 2000, she became a gymnastics sports commentator at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, covering the Olympic games.[1]

Quick Facts Full name, Born ...
Lori Strong
Full nameLori Strong
Born (1972-09-12) 12 September 1972 (age 52)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented Canada
Years on national team1987-1992
College teamUniversity of Georgia
LevelSenior international elite
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland All-around
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland Balance Beam
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland Floor exercise
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland Team
Silver medal – second place 1990 Auckland Uneven Bars
Silver medal – second place 1990 Auckland Vault
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Eponymous skill

Strong has an eponymous uneven bars skill listed in the Code of Points, a transition from high to low bar with one and a half twists.[1][3]

More information Apparatus, Name ...
Apparatus Name Description Difficulty[a]
Uneven barsStrongHang on high bar - swing forward with 1½ turn (540°) and flight over low bar to hang on low barE
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  1. Valid for the 2022-2024 Code of Points

References

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