Peter Vidmar became the premier male gymnast for the USA at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. As USA team captain, he led his teammates to their stunning gold medal victory over the People’s Republic of China. Peter went on the win the silver medal in the ALL-Around Competition, making him the only American male ever to do so. With a perfect score of 10.0, he captured the gold medal on the pommel horse. Peter also won 5 NCAA titles and was a 19-time All-American. Peter was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame in 1991 and the USA Gymnastics' Hall of Fame in 1997. Peter is the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history.
Currently, Peter is the Chairman of the USA Gymnstics' Board of Directors and vice chairman of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
In 1991 our international men’s competition was named in Peter’s honor because of his tremendous accomplishments in the sport of gymnastics. But even more than these athletic feats…we wanted to recognize Peter for his incredible dedication to the sport. He inspires all who meet him with his genuine concern for young people and his ability to reach out and make a difference. He is a role model for all of us.
Peter is a native of Los Angeles…lived and trained as a young gymnast in Culver City, graduated from Brentwood School and was a member of the UCLA Men’s Gymnastics Team! He now lives with his wife and 5 children in Orange County. Come meet him at the Peter Vidmar Invitational (PVI)…he will be here for a portion of the competition talking with the gymnasts, signing autographs and handing out awards!
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