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Swedish gymnast

William Thoresson
William Thoresson in the: early 1950's
Personal information
Country represented Sweden
Born (1932-05-31) 31 May 1932 (age 92)
Göteborg, Sweden
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
ClubGöteborgs Turnförening
Medal record

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

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