William Thoresson
William Thoresson in the early 1950's
Personal information
Country represented Sweden
Born (1932-05-31) 31 May 1932
Göteborg, Sweden
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
ClubGöteborgs Turnförening
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 1956 Melbourne Floor exercise
World championships
Bronze medal – third place 1954 Rome Floor exercise

Karl Tore William Thoresson (born 31 May 1932) is a retired Swedish gymnast. He competed at the 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics in all artistic gymnastics event and won two medals in the floor exercise: a gold in 1952 and a silver in 1956. He won another medal on the floor, a bronze, at the 1954 World Championships.[1][2]

In 2001, Thoresson was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.[3]

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  1. ↑ William Thoresson. sports-reference.com
  2. ↑ William Thoresson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ↑ "William Thoresson, Sweden". International Gymnastics Hall of Fame


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