About Marie Hoesly
Lived 1916 – 2003 (aged 86). Marie Hoesly was an American artistic gymnast and gymnast.
Marie Margaret Hoesly (November 5, 1916 – September 30, 2003) was an American artistic gymnast. She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics when she was 35, making her the oldest female gymnast from the United States to compete at the Olympics as of the 2024 Olympics. Although it was officially recognized as rhythmic gymnastics, one of the seven female gymnastics events was the team portable apparatus event which resembles modern rhythmic gymnastics.
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Who was Marie Hoesly?
former artistic gymnast (1916-2003)
When was Marie Hoesly born?
Marie Hoesly was born on 5 November 1916.
When did Marie Hoesly die?
Marie Hoesly died on 20 September 2003.
What was Marie Hoesly's occupation?
Marie Hoesly was an artistic gymnast and gymnast.
What nationality was Marie Hoesly?
Marie Hoesly was American.
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