Amanda Kathleen Borden is a retired American gymnast, who was one of the members of the gold medalist United States team in the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Magnificent Seven. Borden was the team captain, with all six other members submitting her name in the vote, including the more experienced Shannon Miller. Her vivacious personality and encouraging presence were deemed important leadership qualities that would take the team far. Sidelined by injuries during the 1995 season, many gymnastics enthusiasts feel that Amanda was capable of more individual successes. She has been often described as an "underrated" gymnast from her era. Her contributions on 3 world championship teams and countless international assignments, helped build the USA's reputation leading to the 1996 Olympics. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduating from Finneytown High School, Borden trained under coach Mary Lee Tracy at Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy. She took up gymnastics in 1984, and spent six years on the US women's national team, competing in the 1993 World Championships, and making the event finals on uneven bars in the 1994 World Championships before leading the United States to gold in the 1996 Olympics. 

May 10th, 1977 in Cincinnati (Age 47)