About Bill Denton
Lived 1911 – 1946 (aged 35). Bill Denton was an American artistic gymnast.
William Thomas Denton (February 1, 1911 – March 8, 1946) was an American artistic gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Collinsville, Texas and died in Washington, D.C.
In 1932 he won the silver medal in the rings competition. He served as team captain for the Navy Midshipmen men's gymnastics team during the 1933 season.
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Who was Bill Denton?
American artistic gymnast (1911–1946)
When was Bill Denton born?
Bill Denton was born on 1 February 1911 in Collinsville.
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Bill Denton died on 8 March 1946 in Washington, D.C..
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Bill Denton was an artistic gymnast.
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Bill Denton was American.
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