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Tomás González

b. 1985

Chilean gymnast

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About Tomás González

Born 1985. Tomás González is a Chilean artistic gymnast.

Gymnastics career González represented Chile in various international gymnastics competitions. His accolades include nine FIG World Cup medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze), six Pan American Games medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze), and seven South American Games medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze). At the 2012 London Olympics test event, he secured a gold medal in floor exercise, thereby qualifying for the Olympic Games. In April 2011, he attained the World No. 1 ranking in both floor exercise and vault, a first for a Chilean gymnast.

Olympic performances At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, González reached two event finals, placing fourth in both floor exercise (15.366) and vault (16.183). His vault execution score of 9.383 marked the highest among finalists.

Four years later at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he advanced to the vault final, finishing seventh. His final Olympic appearance occurred at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he competed in the floor exercise.

Personal life González publicly came out as gay during an interview with La Tercera on 15 July 2023, coinciding with the release of his autobiography Champion. On 24 November 2023, he married his partner Juanes in a private ceremony in El Monte, Chile.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Universidad Finis Terrae
Awards
Chilean Sportsman of the Year; National Sports Award of Chile
Also known as
Tomas Gonzalez

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tomás González?

Chilean gymnast

When was Tomás González born?

Tomás González was born on 22 November 1985 in Santiago.

What is Tomás González's occupation?

Tomás González is an artistic gymnast.

What nationality is Tomás González?

Tomás González is Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tomás González

· Wikidata: Q2080648

· DBpedia: Tomás González (gymnast)

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