William Thomas Denton (February 1, 1911 – March 8, 1946) was an American artistic gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]

Bill Denton
Full nameWilliam Thomas Denton
Born(1911-02-01)February 1, 1911
Collinsville, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 1946(1946-03-08) (aged 35)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country representedUnited States
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 1 0
Total 0 1 0
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Rings

He was born in Collinsville, Texas and died in Washington, D.C.

In 1932 he won the silver medal in the rings competition.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tom Denton". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Full name: William Thomas "Tom" Denton
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