Ray Sorensen (gymnast)

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Ray Sorensen
Full nameRaymond Stephen Sorensen
Country representedUnited States
Born(1922-05-12)May 12, 1922
Warren, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 1974(1974-12-17) (aged 52)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
College teamPenn State Nittany Lions
Medal record
Representing Penn State Nittany Lions
Men's artistic gymnastics
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
NCAA Championships 3 0 0
Total 3 0 0
NCAA Championships
Gold medal – first place 1948 Chicago Team
Gold medal – first place 1948 Chicago All-Around
Gold medal – first place 1948 Chicago Parallel Bars

Raymond Stephen Sorensen (May 12, 1922 – December 17, 1974) was an American gymnast. He competed in eight events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]

Sorensen died in a motorcycle accident on December 17, 1974.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ray Sorensen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "Raymond Sorensen". The Arizona Republic. Gannett. December 19, 1974. p. 46. Retrieved January 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon

External links[edit]