Richard Andrew Beckner (November 24, 1927 – September 9, 1997) was an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in eight events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]
As a gymnast, Beckner was a member of the Los Angeles Turners Club.[2] His brother, Jack Beckner, was a teammate on the 1956 USA Olympic gymnastics team.[2]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Mother of Two Gains Olympic Gym Berth". The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 29, 1956. p. S9. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
External links
- Dick Beckner at the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
- Dick Beckner at Olympics.com
- Dick Beckner at Olympedia
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