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Raymond Bass

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Raymond Bass
Full nameRaymond Henry Bass
Born(1910-01-15)January 15, 1910
Chambersville, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 1997(1997-03-10) (aged 87)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country representedUnited States
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 0 0
Total 1 0 0
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Rope climbing
Military career
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1931–1959
RankRear Admiral
Battles / warsWorld War II

Raymond Henry "Benny" Bass (January 15, 1910 – March 10, 1997) was a gymnast who represented the United States. As a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team, he was an Olympic gold medalist in the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]

He competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won a gold medal in rope climbing.[2] He also served as a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

Bass died on March 10, 1997, at the age of 87.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans. "Benny Bass". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "1932 Summer Olympics – Los Angeles, United States – Gymnastics" Archived 2007-08-19 at the Wayback Machine databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on March 28, 2008)
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