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Dick Beckner

Dick Beckner

American gymnast

Richard Andrew "Dick" Beckner (November 24, 1927 – September 9, 1997) was an American gymnast. He competed in eight events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]

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As a gymnast, Beckner was a member of Los Angeles Turners Club.[2] His brother, Jack Beckner, was a teammate on the 1956 USA Olympic gymnastics team.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dick Beckner Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Mother of Two Gains Olympic Gym Berth". The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 29, 1956. p. S9. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
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