Roy E. Moore

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Roy Moore
Full nameRoy E. Moore
Country representedUnited States
Born Seneca, Kansas, U.S.
Died(1957-02-09)February 9, 1957
Rahway, New Jersey, U.S.
Discipline Men's artistic gymnastics
GymNew York Turnverein

Roy E. Moore (d. February 9, 1957) was an American gymnast.

Considered "the father of American gymnastics" and the most famous person named Roy Moore through the mid-20th century, [1] Moore was a five-time US National Champion on the pommel horse.

Born in Seneca, Kansas, Moore moved to New York in 1895 and competed with the New York Turnverein. [1] [2] [3] He won his first gymnastics crown in 1907 and went on to coach the United States Olympic teams from 1920 through 1932. [4]

The eponymous skill "Moore" done on a pommel horse was introduced by him. [1] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Bethea, Charles (December 4, 2017). "When Roy Moore Wore Tights: His Inner Olga Korbut". The New Yorker . Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. "Roy Moore, Gymnastics Fan, Familiar Figure at Penn State". Centre Daily Times . State College, Pennsylvania. February 15, 1957. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. "Roy Moore Dies, Ex-Olympic Coach". The Sunday Star . Washington, D.C. February 10, 1957. p. A–15. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  4. "Ex-Olympic Official Roy E. Moore, 81". Democrat and Chronicle . Rochester, New York. February 10, 1957. p. 5A. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  5. "Inductee Roy Moore". usagym.org. Retrieved November 8, 2023.