GOLDEN GIRL

Smiley N. Pool

Dallas Morning News

GOLDEN GIRL - WRAPPED - Patterson is prepped for a magazine photo shoot by USA Gymnastics vice president Steve Penny, the day after winning the all-around gold. The shoot was just the beginning of the whirlwind that would follow for her after joining the ranks of the most celebrated gymnasts in history. It's all kid of weird,' she said at the time. 'It will sink in when I get home and see everyone.' GOLDEN GIRL - The summer began well for Carly Patterson. She got her driver's license and her braces off. But it was in Athens where Patterson went from hopeful teenager to gymnastics legend. She jumped into the arms of her coach and the dreams of every young gymnast. She became a household name, an American icon, the next Mary Lou. '

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