Raymond Bass

Raymond Bass
Full nameRaymond Henry Bass
NicknameBenny
Born(1910-01-15)January 15, 1910
Chambersville, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 1997(1997-03-10) (aged 87)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
United States United States
College team
Navy Midshipmen
(1930–1931)
Head coach
Louis Mang
Retiredc. 1932
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
Branch
 United States Navy
Service years
1931–1959
Rank
Rear Admiral
Conflicts
World 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

  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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