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Newt Loken: Biography, Facts and Career

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Newt Loken
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Newton Clayton 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 coached the University of Michigan gymnastics team for 36 years from 1948 to 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.

Quick facts about Newt Loken

  • Full name: Newt Loken
  • Born: 1919-02-27
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q16019136

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Who is Newt Loken?

Newton Clayton Loken (February 27, 1919 – June 28, 2011) was an artistic gymnast and coach of gymnastics, trampolining and cheerleading.

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Newt Loken is United States.

When was Newt Loken born?

Newt Loken was born on 1919-02-27.

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