Peggy Liddick

Peggy Liddick (born June 17, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States)[1] is an American-born Australian women's gymnastics coach. She was the personal coach for USA champion, Shannon Miller, who won seven Olympic medals (two Gold, two Silver, and three Bronze) and nine World Championship medals.[2] At the end of 2016 she stepped down as national coach Gymnastics Australia[3]

Peggy Liddick
Born (1957-06-17) June 17, 1957
Omaha, Nebraska
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipAustralian
OccupationGymnastics coach
Known forCoach of Shannon Miller and former head coach of Gymnastics Australia
From left to right: Liddick, Lauren Mitchell, Larrissa Miller, Georgia Bonora

From 1976 to 1979, Liddick was a member of Nebraska Cornhuskers women's gymnastics team and later served as an assistant coach the following season.[4] After the 1996 Olympics, Liddick moved to Australia and in 1997 took up the position of National Coach, Women's Gymnastics, for Gymnastics Australia.[5] Since taking up the position Peggy Liddick has coached the Australian team at the 2005 World Championships where Monette Russo won the first Australian women’s World Championships All Around medal, coming third in her event.

Liddick was also the coach of the Australian team at 2010 World Championships which saw Lauren Mitchell win the first Australian women’s World Championships Gold medal for her floor routine.[5]

She is a Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) brevet accredited coach and judge and in 2012 was inducted into the Gymnastics Australia Hall of Fame.[6]

Liddick was granted Australian citizenship in January 2012.[7]

References
  1. 2000 Australian Olympic Tean Handbook and Media Guide. Sydney: Australian Olympic Committee. 2000.
  2. "Who Is Gymnast Shannon Miller?". Thoughtco.com. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  3. Database, Gymnastics Australia National. "WAG coaching change". Gymnastics.org.au. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  4. "25 Years of Women's Gymnastics". Huskers.com. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  5. "Olympic Preview - Sports Advocacy Group". Sportsadvocacygroup.com.au. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  6. "Gymnastics Australia - Home". Gymnastics.org.au. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  7. "Peggy Liddick granted Australian citizenship". Full Twist. Retrieved 6 October 2012.


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