Tags: Gymnast.
Amanda Kathleen Borden (born May 10 1977) 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.