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Marian Barone

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Olympic medal record
Women's gymnastics
Representing the  United States
Bronze medal – third place 1948 London Team

Marian Emma Barone (March 18, 1924 – May 14, 1996) was an American athlete who competed in gymnastics at the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]

Barone was also an accomplished track and field athlete. Under the name Marian Twining, she won national titles in the now-defunct basketball throw event at the 1941, 1945, 1946, and 1951 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships as well as three outdoor titles. She also placed 3rd at the 1947 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin throw.[2][3]

Barone was born Marian Emma Twining in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 18, 1924. She died in Richmond, Virginia on May 14, 1996, at the age of 72.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Marian Barone". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  2. ^ Marian Barone at Olympedia (archive) Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ Marian Barone at Track and Field Statistics [d]
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