Peter Kormann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Peter Kormann

gymnast

Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1955

Place of Birth: Braintree, Massachusetts, United States

Profession: artistic gymnast

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Peter Kormann

  • Peter Kormann (born 21 June 1955) is a retired American gymnast and gymnastics coach.
  • In the 1976 Olympics, he became the first American to medal in competition against the Soviets when he won a bronze medal in the men's floor competition.
  • Kormann's bronze medal was also the first Olympic medal of any type won by an American gymnast in 44 years.Kormann competed for Southern Connecticut State University under coach Abie Grossfeld.
  • In 1977, Kormann won the Nissen Award (the "Heisman" of men's gymnastics).
  • Peter went on to coach at the United States Naval Academy, the Ohio State University and was named head coach of the USA men's team from 1996 to 2001. Kormann currently owns Yellow Jackets Gymnastics with his two sons in Massachusetts.

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