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William Thoresson
William Thoresson in the early 1950s
Personal information
Born (1932-05-31) 31 May 1932 (age 92)
Göteborg, Sweden
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented Sweden
ClubGöteborgs Turnförening
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 1956 Melbourne Floor exercise
World championships
Bronze medal – third place 1954 Rome Floor exercise

Karl Tore William Thoresson (born 31 May 1932) is a retired Swedish gymnast. He competed at the 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics in all artistic gymnastics event and won two medals in the floor exercise: a gold in 1952 and a silver in 1956. He won another medal on the floor, a bronze, at the 1954 World Championships.

In 2001, Thoresson was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

References

  1. William Thoresson. sports-reference.com
  2. William Thoresson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. "William Thoresson, Sweden". International Gymnastics Hall of Fame

External links

Olympic Champions in Artistic Gymnastics – Men's Floor Exercise
Summary
European Artistic Gymnastics Championships – Men's floor
European Champions in Artistic Gymnastics – Men's Vault
Members of the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Men
Women


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