Roy E. Moore (d. February 9, 1957) was an American gymnast.
| Roy Moore | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Roy E. Moore |
| Country represented | United States |
| Born | Seneca, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 1957 Rahway, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Gym | New York Turnverein |
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]
References edit
- ^ a b c Bethea, Charles (December 4, 2017). "When Roy Moore Wore Tights: His Inner Olga Korbut". The New Yorker. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Roy Moore, Gymnastics Fan, Familiar Figure at Penn State". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. February 15, 1957. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Roy Moore Dies, Ex-Olympic Coach". The Sunday Star. Washington, D.C. February 10, 1957. p. A–15. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Ex-Olympic Official Roy E. Moore, 81". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. February 10, 1957. p. 5A. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Inductee Roy Moore". usagym.org. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
External links edit
- Roy E. Moore at the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
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