BOOTH, Shenea & DAVIS, Arthur Inducted as a Team: 2009 “We are so proud of Arthur and Shenea,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “Watching them perform on national television was incredible for those of us in the gymnastics family who have long recognized their talent, grace, strength and artistry. They worked long and … Read more
KAROLYI, Bela & Marta Bela: Inducted – IGHOF, 1979 Bela & Marta Coaching Team: Inducted – USGHOF, 2000 On a national and international level, Bela and Marta have become the most successful women’s national and international gymnastic coaches in the history of America. Their overall coaching efforts have produced 28 Olympians, nine Olympic Champions, 15 … Read more
VEGA, Armando Inducted: 1979 Born: October 24, 1935. Hurley, New Mexico Armando Vega is another of the great products of the Los Angeles City Unified High School District sports program. He played football and was a national gymnastics champion before graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. During the 50’s and 60’s, it was common … Read more
TIEBER-Jamieson, Avis Inducted: 2000 Arguably, beginning gymnastics as a tumbler has its advantages, among them the twisting, turning, and somersaulting required at the elite, national, and international levels in FX, V, and often the BB event. But some may suggest the strength needed for the UB is the best way to start. Avis Tieber … Read more
SVIRSKY, Alla Inducted: 1997 Prelude to Rhythmic Gymnastics The history of Rhythmic Gymnastics can be traced as far back as 1814 by Per Henrik Ling. Ling promoted aesthetic gymnastics in which students expressed their feelings and emotions through bodily movement but it was still calisthenics without apparatus. Then it 1864 proponents of the activity began … Read more