LOKEN, Newt (1919-2011) Inducted: 1971 Born: Breckenridge, MN Newt Loken has been described as the “Gentleman of gymnastics” by gymnastics historian Lyle Welser and was deemed “Mr. All-American” for his gymnastics winning ways, his outstanding coaching record, and his persevering service to the gymnastics community. Gymnastic Achievements: West HS, Minneapolis, MN, State Championships, Gold-AA, (1938); … Read more
Anastasia Valeryevna “Nastia” Liukin Inducted Team: 2007 Inducted Individually (Super Seven): 2014 Anastasia Valeryevna “Nastia” Liukin: She is the 2008 Olympic individual all-around Champion, the 2005 and 2007 World Champion on the balance beam, and the 2005 World Champion on the uneven bars. With nine World Championships medals, seven of them individual, Liukin is … Read more
COMANECI, Nadia Inducted: International GHOF, 2006 Honored Guest & Significant Contributor to U.S. Woman’s Gymnastics Born: November 12, 1961 Onesti, Moldova, Romania Getting Started: Nadia begin kindergarten at age three and was first introduced to gymnastics in school by Marcel Duncan. Shortly thereafter she caught the attention of Bela and Marta Korolyi who became … Read more
CAZZELL, Nard (1913-1999) Posthumously Inducted: 2002 Born: Amarillo, Texas The Texas Gymnastics Association’s highest award is the SPECIAL LIFE MEMBER AWARD. Nard Cazzell received the award in 1971 and is described by the group as “. . . one of the rich characters and great coaches who added so much to hundreds of trampoline … Read more
YOUNGER, Maximilliam “Max” (1886-1962) Inducted: 1959-Among the Original Class of Honorees Born: Pilsen, Czechoslovakia Maximilliam Younger is another individual whose contributions to gymnastics in the U.S. has gone unheralded in the gymnastic world of today, but those who knew him will never forget him. Max Younger came to the U.S. in 1906. He served the … Read more
WILLIAMS, Mark Inducted: 2015 Head Coach – University of Oklahoma Mark Williams has become a household name in the world of gymnastics. The University of Oklahoma head coach has had success at every level of the sport. He has established OU as the nation’s elite program with six national titles in 16 years. Williams … Read more
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