Ron Galimore facts for kids
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| Full name | DaVonche Therhon Galimore |
| Country represented | United States |
| Born | March 7, 1959 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| College team | LSU Tigers Iowa State Cyclones |
DaVonche Therhon "Ron" Galimore, born on March 7, 1959, is a former American gymnast. He was a very talented athlete who achieved great success in the sport.
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Ron Galimore's Gymnastics Career
Ron Galimore was a top gymnast in the United States. He was especially good at two events: the floor exercise and the vault.
National Champion Titles
Ron won several national championships during his career.
- He was the U.S. champion in floor exercise in 1977, 1979, and 1980.
- He also won the U.S. championship in vault in 1977, 1979, 1980, and 1981.
These wins showed he was one of the best gymnasts in the country.
Olympic Team Member
Ron Galimore was chosen to be part of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team. This team was set to compete in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. However, the U.S. decided not to send its team to the Olympics that year. This was due to a boycott led by the U.S. government. Even though he couldn't compete, Ron was still recognized for his achievement. Years later, he was one of 461 athletes who received a special award. This award was the Congressional Gold Medal.
Role at USA Gymnastics
After his competitive career, Ron Galimore continued to be involved in gymnastics. From 2011, he worked as the Chief Operating Officer for USA Gymnastics. This organization helps manage and promote gymnastics across the United States. He held this important position until he left the role on November 16, 2018.
Ron Galimore's Family Life
Ron Galimore comes from a family of talented athletes.
His Father, Willie Galimore
His father was Willie Galimore. Willie was a famous football player in the National Football League. He was also recognized for his college football career. Willie Galimore is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Sadly, Willie Galimore passed away in a traffic accident before the 1964 football season.
