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'''Peter Glen Vidmar''' (born June 3, 1961) is an American [[gymnast]] and [[List of Olympic medalists in gymnastics (men)|Olympic medalist]]. He won gold medals in the men's all-around team competition and the pommel horse competition, as well as a silver medal in the men's all-around individual gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He was born in [[Los Angeles]]. He was inducted into the [[U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame]]. He has a total of three Olympic medals: two golds and a silver.<ref>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/vi/peter-vidmar-1.html Peter Vidmar]. sports-reference.com</ref> Peter is one of only three athletes inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame twice: first as an individual, then as a member of the historic 1984 U.S. men's gymnastics team.<ref>[http://www.speakersoffice.com/pdf/PV%20Bio.pdf Peter Vidmar Biography]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref> He also was the highest-scoring American gymnast in Olympic history.<ref>Succop, Christie (May 13, 2009) [http://web.archive.org/web/20120320054529/http://www.teamusa.org/news/2009/05/13/amazing-moments-in-olympic-history-1984-men-s-gymnastics-team/12831 Amazing Moments in Olympic History: 1984 Men's Gymnastics Team] teamusa.org</ref>
'''Peter Glen Vidmar''' (born June 3, 1961) is an American [[gymnast]] and [[List of Olympic medalists in gymnastics (men)|Olympic medalist]]. He won gold medals in the men's all-around team competition and the pommel horse competition, as well as a silver medal in the men's all-around individual gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He was born in [[Los Angeles]]. He was inducted into the [[U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame]]. He has a total of three Olympic medals: two golds and a silver.<ref>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/vi/peter-vidmar-1.html Peter Vidmar]. sports-reference.com</ref> Peter is one of only three athletes inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame twice: first as an individual, then as a member of the historic 1984 U.S. men's gymnastics team.<ref>[http://www.speakersoffice.com/pdf/PV%20Bio.pdf Peter Vidmar Biography]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref> He also was the highest-scoring American gymnast in Olympic history.<ref>Succop, Christie (May 13, 2009) [https://web.archive.org/web/20120320054529/http://www.teamusa.org/news/2009/05/13/amazing-moments-in-olympic-history-1984-men-s-gymnastics-team/12831 Amazing Moments in Olympic History: 1984 Men's Gymnastics Team] teamusa.org</ref>


He is an alumnus of [[UCLA]].<ref>{{cite web
He is an alumnus of [[UCLA]].<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> In 1983, Vidmar won the [[Nissen Award]] (the "[[Heisman]]" of men's gymnastics).<ref>[http://usagym.org/pages/home/college/nissenemery.html USA Gymnastics | Nissen Emery Award]. Usagym.org. Retrieved on August 4, 2014.</ref>
}}</ref> In 1983, Vidmar won the [[Nissen Award]] (the "[[Heisman]]" of men's gymnastics).<ref>[http://usagym.org/pages/home/college/nissenemery.html USA Gymnastics | Nissen Emery Award] {{wayback|url=http://usagym.org/pages/home/college/nissenemery.html |date=20121104000000 }}. Usagym.org. Retrieved on August 4, 2014.</ref>


Peter's son Tim was named after his 1984 team mate, Tim Daggett. Tim Daggett's son Peter, is named after Peter Vidmar.
Peter's son Tim was named after his 1984 team mate, Tim Daggett. Tim Daggett's son Peter, is named after Peter Vidmar.


Vidmar hosts the Annual Peter Vidmar Men's Gymnastics Invitational at [[Brentwood School (Los Angeles)|Brentwood School]] in [[Los Angeles]]. Peter has been a gymnastics anchor for both [[CBS]] and [[ESPN]]. He is currently a motivational speaker as well as a co-chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee Summer Sports Summit. In 1998 Vidmar was inducted into the [[International Gymnastics Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web
Vidmar hosts the Annual Peter Vidmar Men's Gymnastics Invitational at [[Brentwood School (Los Angeles)|Brentwood School]] in [[Los Angeles]]. Peter has been a gymnastics anchor for both [[CBS]] and [[ESPN]]. He is currently a motivational speaker as well as a co-chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee Summer Sports Summit. In 1998 Vidmar was inducted into the [[International Gymnastics Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> He was named chairman of the U.S. Gymnastics Board of Directors in December 2008.<ref>[http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/aboutus/pages/peter_vidmar.php Peter Vidmar]. USA Gymnastics. Retrieved on August 4, 2014.</ref>


He is a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref>Farmer, Molly (May 17, 2009) [http://web.archive.org/web/20090519004931/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705304716/15-minutes-more-earns-success-Olympian-Peter-Vidmar-tells-LDS-singles.html 15 minutes more earns success, Olympian Peter Vidmar tells LDS singles]. ''Mormon Times'' via ''Deseret News''.</ref>
He is a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref>Farmer, Molly (May 17, 2009) [https://web.archive.org/web/20090519004931/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705304716/15-minutes-more-earns-success-Olympian-Peter-Vidmar-tells-LDS-singles.html 15 minutes more earns success, Olympian Peter Vidmar tells LDS singles]. ''Mormon Times'' via ''Deseret News''.</ref>


Vidmar was selected to be the ''chef de mission'' for the 2012 Olympics, where he would have represented all U.S. athletes and marched in the opening ceremonies. His selection drew criticism from LGBT activists and athletes, including Olympic figure skater [[Johnny Weir]], because in 2008 Vidmar donated money to and publicly campaigned for [[Proposition 8]] that banned same-sex couples from being married in California. Vidmar decided several days after his selection to decline the appointment.<ref>Brennan, Christine (May 6, 2011) [http://web.archive.org/web/20131024025919/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2011-05-06-peter-vidmar-resignation_N.htm USOC official Peter Vidmar resigns after anti-gay marriage actions]. ''USA Today''.</ref> Vidmar chose not to allow others to create a distraction that might hinder the US "Olympic family".<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20131021192718/http://www.aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=36940 Peter Vidmar Resigns as U.S. Chef de Mission]. aroundtherings.com (May 6, 2011).</ref>
Vidmar was selected to be the ''chef de mission'' for the 2012 Olympics, where he would have represented all U.S. athletes and marched in the opening ceremonies. His selection drew criticism from LGBT activists and athletes, including Olympic figure skater [[Johnny Weir]], because in 2008 Vidmar donated money to and publicly campaigned for [[Proposition 8]] that banned same-sex couples from being married in California. Vidmar decided several days after his selection to decline the appointment.<ref>Brennan, Christine (May 6, 2011) [https://web.archive.org/web/20131024025919/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2011-05-06-peter-vidmar-resignation_N.htm USOC official Peter Vidmar resigns after anti-gay marriage actions]. ''USA Today''.</ref> Vidmar chose not to allow others to create a distraction that might hinder the US "Olympic family".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131021192718/http://www.aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=36940 Peter Vidmar Resigns as U.S. Chef de Mission]. aroundtherings.com (May 6, 2011).</ref>


He left his role at USA Gymnastics in December 2015 to serve as a mission president for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gymnastics-vidmar-idUSKBN0TU2U120151211</ref>
He left his role at USA Gymnastics in December 2015 to serve as a mission president for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gymnastics-vidmar-idUSKBN0TU2U120151211</ref>

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Peter Vidmar
File:Peter Vidmar 1988 Paraguay stamp.jpg
Peter Vidmar on a 1988 Paraguay stamp
Personal information
Nationality United States
Born (1961-06-03) June 3, 1961 (age 63)
Los Angeles, United States
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight60 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportArtistic gymnastics
ClubUCLA Bruins, Los Angeles
Medal record
Men's gymnastics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Pommel horse
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Team competition
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles All-around

Peter Glen Vidmar (born June 3, 1961) is an American gymnast and Olympic medalist. He won gold medals in the men's all-around team competition and the pommel horse competition, as well as a silver medal in the men's all-around individual gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He was born in Los Angeles. He was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. He has a total of three Olympic medals: two golds and a silver.[1] Peter is one of only three athletes inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame twice: first as an individual, then as a member of the historic 1984 U.S. men's gymnastics team.[2] He also was the highest-scoring American gymnast in Olympic history.[3]

He is an alumnus of UCLA.[4] In 1983, Vidmar won the Nissen Award (the "Heisman" of men's gymnastics).[5]

Peter's son Tim was named after his 1984 team mate, Tim Daggett. Tim Daggett's son Peter, is named after Peter Vidmar.

Vidmar hosts the Annual Peter Vidmar Men's Gymnastics Invitational at Brentwood School in Los Angeles. Peter has been a gymnastics anchor for both CBS and ESPN. He is currently a motivational speaker as well as a co-chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee Summer Sports Summit. In 1998 Vidmar was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.[6] He was named chairman of the U.S. Gymnastics Board of Directors in December 2008.[7]

He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[8]

Vidmar was selected to be the chef de mission for the 2012 Olympics, where he would have represented all U.S. athletes and marched in the opening ceremonies. His selection drew criticism from LGBT activists and athletes, including Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir, because in 2008 Vidmar donated money to and publicly campaigned for Proposition 8 that banned same-sex couples from being married in California. Vidmar decided several days after his selection to decline the appointment.[9] Vidmar chose not to allow others to create a distraction that might hinder the US "Olympic family".[10]

He left his role at USA Gymnastics in December 2015 to serve as a mission president for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[11]

References

File:Peter Vidmar 1985 Paraguay stamp.jpg
  1. ^ Peter Vidmar. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Peter Vidmar Biography[dead link]
  3. ^ Succop, Christie (May 13, 2009) Amazing Moments in Olympic History: 1984 Men's Gymnastics Team teamusa.org
  4. ^ UCLA History Project. "This Month in History, July 28 – August 12, 1984... The 23rd Olympiad". UC Regents. Retrieved May 12, 2007.
  5. ^ USA Gymnastics | Nissen Emery Award Archived 2012-11-04 at the Wayback Machine. Usagym.org. Retrieved on August 4, 2014.
  6. ^ "Peter Vidmar". International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on May 4, 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Peter Vidmar. USA Gymnastics. Retrieved on August 4, 2014.
  8. ^ Farmer, Molly (May 17, 2009) 15 minutes more earns success, Olympian Peter Vidmar tells LDS singles. Mormon Times via Deseret News.
  9. ^ Brennan, Christine (May 6, 2011) USOC official Peter Vidmar resigns after anti-gay marriage actions. USA Today.
  10. ^ Peter Vidmar Resigns as U.S. Chef de Mission. aroundtherings.com (May 6, 2011).
  11. ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gymnastics-vidmar-idUSKBN0TU2U120151211
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