Long-time Yale coach and USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame member Barbara Tonry passed away July 12
posted on 07/15/2021

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As an athlete, Barbara was an accomplished tumbler and trampolinist. She earned nine AAU tumbling national championships in addition to claiming the inaugural AAU trampoline championship. Barbara was also a two-time finalist for the AAU's Sullivan Award, which is given to the nation's top amateur athlete.
In 1986, Barbara was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. She was also a member of the National Tumbling and Trampoline Hall of Fame.
Funeral arrangements are private, and a memorial service will be held in the fall.