Dick Beckner
Full nameRichard Andrew Beckner
Country representedUnited States
Born(1927-11-24)November 24, 1927
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 1997(1997-09-09) (aged 69)
Lake Elsinore, California, U.S.
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
GymLos Angeles Turners
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's artistic gymnastics
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Pan American Games 3 0 0
Total 3 0 0
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1955 Mexico CityTeam
Gold medal – first place1955 Mexico CityRings
Gold medal – first place1955 Mexico CityParallel Bars

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]

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. 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. 1 2 "Mother of Two Gains Olympic Gym Berth". The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 29, 1956. p. S9. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
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