Kurt Thomas The first American medalist of the global event Dies at 64

Washington:Kurt Thomas, the first gold medalist for the United States at the World Gymnastics Championships, died of brain hemorrhage. He died last month at the age of 64.

After competing in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Thomas died. He was the first American gymnast to win a gold medal in the floor x-ray event at the 1978 World Championships in Anas.