WATANABE, Masayuki “Mas” Lifetime Achievement Honoree: 2006 Born: Imabari, Japan The United States has had a metamorphosis between the ‘50’s and the ‘80’s, and one of the significant factors has been the influence of Eastern and European coaches making their way to America. They have brought stringent, well proven training methodologies, combined them with … Read more
TWINING-BARONE, Marian (1924-1996) Inducted: 1975 Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Marian Twining-Barone was a multi-faceted athletic, and that seems to be a theme found throughout the roster of Gymnastics Hall of Fame Honorees. Not only will you read about her many gymnastic accomplished, but you will be privy to a glance at the life of a sports … Read more
TREIBER, Margit “Grete” Inducted: 1988 Born: Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary After 43 years of teaching and coaching beginning in 1962 at Indiana State University, Margit “Grete” Treiber elected to retire just prior to undergoing hip replacement surgery. She is reported to have attacked her “ . . . recovery with the same tenacity and discipline she exhibited … Read more
TRACY, Mary Lee Inducted: 2008 Mary Lee Tracy, owner and head coach of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, has been coaching for 20 years. Her diverse background includes competing in high school gymnastics and performing as a Cincinnati Bengals Cheerleader. Mary Lee Tracy has coached numerous gymnasts to the U.S. National Team, including two members of … Read more
STACK, Michelle “Chelle” Inducted: 2011 Chelle enjoyed a side career of wanderlust as she moved from gym to gym in order to learn from a variety of coaches. Prior to training at Karolyi’s gym, she trained with Russians Anna and Leo Belder in PA. After 2 years with Karolyi, she trained at several different gyms … Read more
SAKAMOTO, Makoto Inducted: 1986 Born: April 8, 1947, Tokyo, Japan Makoto emerged in the gymnastic world with a style and steadiness that began a new era of excellence in men’s gymnastics. L.A. City High School Championships: Gold-AA, John Muir, Coach, (1963 & 1965); AAU National Championships: Gold-AA & HB, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (1963); Gold-AA, Kings … Read more
RETTON-Kelly, Mary Lou Inducted: 1985 – U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Inducted: 1997 International Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inducted: 1997 U.S. Gymnastic Hall of Fame Born: January 24, 1968 Fairmont, West Virginia Mary Lou Retton is the first female Olympic gymnast to win not only the coveted Gold Medal in the AA but four … Read more
PRCHAL, Mildred (1895-1983) Inducted: 1975 Mildred Prchal spent a lifetime of dedicated service to the sport of gymnastics. She served as a representative of the American Sokol Organization for more than 50 years where she taught Artistic and Rhythmic gymnastics and composed numerous numbers for Sokol units as well as Slet mass calisthenics and pageants. … Read more
JACKI, Mike Inducted: 2004 Mike Jacki was a gymnastic visionary. The ideas he promoted were supported by numerous American gymnastic administrators, and these ideas have allowed our U.S. gymnasts to catch and often surpass the performance of the old Eastern Block, the former USSR, the Japanese, and other countries whose gymnasts were most often on … Read more
GROSSFELD, Muriel Davis Inducted: 1981 Born: October 7, 1940 Chicago Tribune Parade Magazine August 23, 1959 (Click image for larger version) Strong in spirit and body, ethereal in flight and grace, Muriel was a true artisan of gymnastic sport. She is one of only a few who have participated, coached, and judged at the … Read more