About Dick Beckner
Lived 1927 – 1997 (aged 69). Dick Beckner was an American artistic gymnast.
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.
As a gymnast, Beckner was a member of the Los Angeles Turners Club. His brother, Jack Beckner, was a teammate on the 1956 USA Olympic gymnastics team. He competed for the high school's gymnastics team under coach Tony Spangler.
He retired from gymnastics in 1958. He later coached gymnastics at El Modena High School.
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Who was Dick Beckner?
American gymnast (1927-1997)
When was Dick Beckner born?
Dick Beckner was born on 24 November 1927 in Los Angeles.
When did Dick Beckner die?
Dick Beckner died on 9 September 1997.
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Dick Beckner was an artistic gymnast.
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Dick Beckner was American.
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