Monica Rutherford
 Rutherford at the 1964 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 March 1944 Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Died | 2024 (aged 80) |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Artistic gymnastics |
| Club | Fulwell Gymnastics Club Sunderland |
Monica Kathleen Rutherford (29 March 1944 – 2024) was an English artistic gymnast. She competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events with the best ranking of 59th on the vault.[1]
After marrying Brian Phelps, an Olympic diver, she changed her last name to Phelps.[1]
Following her career as a gymnast, Rutherford coached for many years at the OLGA club in Poole, Dorset.[citation needed]
In retirement, Rutherford resided in France. She died in late 2024, at the age of 80.[2][3]
References
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- ^ a b Monica Rutherford. sports-reference.com
- ^ "Monica Rutherford". Forever Missed. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "First American Cheng and Live Piano for Floor". GymCastic. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
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