Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died. He was 64.
Thomas' family said he died Friday. He had a stroke May 24, caused by a tear of the basilar artery in the brain stem.
Thomas, who also captured the American Cup three times, lost a chance for Olympic gold when the United States boycotted the 1980 Moscow Games. ''Kurt was a fierce rival, who went on to become a cherished friend,'' two-time Olympic gold medalist Bart Conner posted on Twitter. ''Proud to have been your teammate. Sending hugs to his wife Beckie, his children, Hunter, Kassidy and Kurt as well as the entire gymnastics community, who lost a true pioneer today.''
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kurt Thomas, first US man to win world gym title, dies at 64Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died
Read more »
Kurt Thomas, first US man to win world gym title, dies at 64Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died
Read more »
On this day: Born June 7, 1981: Anna Kournikova, Russian tennis playerFor a tennis player who failed to win even one singles title on the WTA Tour, the frenzy surrounding Anna Kournikova's relatively short career is still unparalleled.
Read more »
Impossible to play under U.S. Open's COVID-19 protocols, says DjokovicWorld number one Novak Djokovic has said participating in the U.S. Open would be an impossible task due to the 'extreme' COVID-19 protocols in place for the tournament at Flushing Meadows.
Read more »
Trump wanted 10,000 troops to quell protests'Go home Jacob! Go home!' Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was booed out of a protest after he said he did not support abolishing the police department.
Read more »