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Apr 2, 2009

GLENN M. SUNDBY, MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday, March 28, was an exceptionally beautiful sunny morning, a perfect day to express feelings of warmth and gratitude for the opportunity of having known and been associated with Glenn Marlin Sundby. More than 125 friends gathered from all parts of the United States in Oceanside, California, to say farewell to Glenn, representing age groups from 95 years to 9 months of age. The San Diego local newspaper described Glen as a "five foot five inch giant" and icon in gymnastics, acrobatics and publishing. Many of Glenn's closest friends from publishers, manufacturers, gymnastics and acrobatics paid tribute to his countless contributions to the sport and told personal stories about the value of his friendship. At the age of 87, Glenn led a very colorful life as an acrobat and his passion for gymnastics will live on in the organizations he helped to build and nurture. Many attributed the growth of the sport to his ongoing stream of ideas. Glenn was a visionary who never lacked for ideas; some became reality. His legacy will be continued by those now carrying on his dream, [WAS, IGHOF, IG Magazine and other projects]. It was quite evident that he was very much appreciated and admired; we'll all miss his presence and his wide smile. In the spirit of Glenn, let's all enjoy a "Happy Handstand".

We wish to thank, Hall of Fame Board Member, Glen Vaughan for a magnificent job as Organizer and Master of Ceremonies for this Memorial Service.

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Feb 26, 2009

International GYMNAST (Mar '09) Induction Announcement

With thanks to IG Magazine and Dwight Normile (Editor/Art Director)

May 30, 2009, marks the 13th Annual Induction Dinner for the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. This will be an evening to remember with four Olympians and one Olympic Coach being honored. Ms. Margaret Sikken Ahlquist will be recognized with the IMO Award for her contributions to gymnastics.

For Information/Reservations
Contact Lynn Landis:
(405) 364-5344
Lynn@intlgymnast.com

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Sep 29, 2008

JOIN US FOR DINNER WITH THE WORLD'S GREATEST GYMNASTS:


WALL OF FAME
The Board of Directors announces the selection of inductees into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, who will be honored in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA on May 30, 2009. We invite you to participate in our 13th annual formal ceremony as we honor the legendary greats of gymnastics. Next year the Hall of Fame will have inducted 68 individuals representing 20 nations.



  • Inductees Selected for 2009

Viktor Ivanovich CHUKARIN - (Ukraine) deceased - Gymnast

Vitali Venediktovich SCHERBO (Belarus) - Gymnast

Dominique DAWES (USA) - Gymnast

Elvira SAADI - (Uzbekistan) - Gymnast

Octavian BELU - (Romania) Lifetime Achievement - National Coach;
Minister of Sports (Romania)

  • International Order of Merit


IOM - Margaret Sikkens Ahlquist - (Sweden)
Member of IOC Sports for all Commission
Former FIG Committee President, General Gymnastics

This promises to be another spectacular formal dinner and award ceremony. Watch the IGHOF website and/or IG Magazine for additional information and updates.

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