Newt Loken
American gymnastics coach
Died when: 92 years 121 days (1108 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Newton C.Loken (February 27, 1919 – June 28, 2011) was an artistic gymnast and coach of gymnastics, trampolining and cheerleading.While a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's gymnastics team, Loken was NCAA all-around gymnastics champion in 1942 and the Big Ten Conference all-around champion in 1941 and 1942.
He was the coach of the University of Michigan gymnastics team for 36 years from 1948-1983.Loken's gymnasts won the NCAA championships in 1963 and 1970, as well as 12 Big Ten championships.
His record as Michigan's gymnastics coach was 250-72-1.Loken also coached the Michigan trampolining team to NCAA championships in 1969 and 1970.
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