Marian Barone

(Redirected from Marion Twining)

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]

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

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.[2]

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  
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