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William Thoresson

William Thoresson competed for Sweden in men's artistic gymnastics, 1952–1956. Career medals: 1 gold, 1 silver.

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career medals

Career, in brief

William Thoresson was a two-time Olympian for Sweden in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1952 through 1956. He won two Olympic medals — one gold and one silver.

Timeline

Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 2 appearances

1956 Melbourne Olympics

Melbourne
All-Around Final 108.400 — 32nd 32nd
Floor Exercise Final 19.100 SILVER

1952 Helsinki Olympics

Helsinki
Team Final 17thURS 574.350 · SUI 567.500 · FIN 564.200 · Unified Team of Germany 561.200 17th
Floor Exercise Final 19.250 GOLD

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Sources

Sources olympedia.org (Melbourne 1956, Helsinki 1952)
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