gymnastics for the love of it, and in overcoming adversity. Borden's presence as an athlete was characterized by her good cheer and positive mind set, and for her perseverance through difficult times. Thinking back to her disappointment in missing the cut for the 1992 Olympic team, Borden reflects: References External links Amanda Borden's Gold Medal Gym List of competitive results at Gymn Forum 1977 births Living people American female artistic gymnasts Arizona State University alumni Gymnasts at the 1996 Summer Olympics Medalists at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Originators of elements in artistic gymnastics Sportspeople from Cincinnati Medalists at the 1996 Summer Olympics Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States Pan American Games silver medalists for the United States Olympic gold medalists for the United States in gymnastics Pan American Games medalists in gymnastics U.S. women's national team gymnasts Gymnasts at the 1995 Pan American Games Medalists at the 1995 Pan American Games 21st-century American women