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1940 NCAA gymnastics championships

1940 NCAA gymnastics championships

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The 1940 NCAA gymnastics championships were contested at the third annual National Collegiate Athletic Association-sanctioned men's gymnastics championships to determine the team and individual national champions of men's collegiate gymnastics among its member programs in the United States.[1]

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For the third year, the championships were hosted by the University of Chicago at Bartlett Gymnasium in Chicago, Illinois.

Defending champions Illinois, led by coach Hartley Price, successfully defended their title and won the program's 2nd overall team championship.

For the third consecutive year, a share of the individual all-around championship went to Joe Giallombardo from Illinois who was tied with teammate Paul Fina who won his first all-around championship.

Team results

The table below reflects the official NCAA record books. However, an Associated Press recap of the event reported Temple finished in 4th place with 16 points. As such, third place was reportedly awarded to Minnesota. Additionally, while not reflected below, the recap reported participation by Denison University who scored 0 points.[2][3]

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Individual event finals

Medalists

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Notes

  1. As reflected in the NCAA Record Book. Newspaper articles state participation from Denison University who scored 0 points.
  2. As reflected in the NCAA Record Book. Newspaper articles state Temple finished 4th place with 16 points. Third place would then belong to Minnesota who scored 16.5 points.
  3. Currently known as Pommel Horse
  4. Currently known as Vault

References

  1. [1]
    "National Collegiate Men's Gymnastics Championships" (PDF). ncaa.org. 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Illini Retain Gym Crown; Gophers 3rd". The Minneapolis Star. April 14, 1940. p. Sunday Sports 1. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Illini Retain National Gym Title; Navy 2d". Chicago Sunday Tribune. April 14, 1940. p. 2. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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