Ladislava Bakanic

Ladislava Bakanic
Personal information
Full nameLadislava Aloisie Bakanic
BornMay 3, 1924
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 2021(2021-02-26) (aged 96)[1]
Medal record
Women's gymnastics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1948 London Team

Ladislava Aloisie Bakanic (May 3, 1924 – February 26, 2021) was an American gymnast who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and won team bronze.[2] She was born in New York City.[3]

References

  1. ^ Ladislava Bakanic's obituary
  2. ^ "Ladislava BAKANIC - Olympic Gymnastics Artistic | United States of America". International Olympic Committee. June 18, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ladislava Bakanic". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2012.


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