Metheny, Linda (1948–)
Metheny, Linda (1948–)
American gymnast. Name variations: Linda Metheny Mulvihill. Born Aug 22, 1948 (some sources cite Aug 12, 1947), in Olney, IL; attended University of Illinois; m. Dick Mulvihill (her coach).
Won Pentathlon Gym championships (1965), AAU championships (1966, 1968) and North American championships (1968); placed 6th team all-around at Mexico City Olympics (1968); won US national all-around (1966, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972); won a record 5 gold medals at Pan American games (1967); became a coach.
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