COLUMBIA — In 2004, Missouri sophomore gymnast Sarah Shire was at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tenn., competing in the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships. Shire and 30 of the best gymnasts in the country were all vying for 14 spots to advance to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Gymnast focuses on team, not country
After missing out on a chance to advance to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials by one spot, MU sophomore Sarah Shire now performs for herself and the Tigers.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 | 10:42 p.m. CST;
updated 8:26 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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