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- Birth nameKurt Bilteaux Thomas
- Kurt Thomas was born on March 29, 1956 in Miami, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for Gymkata (1985), Slam (2003) and Circus (1988). He was married to Rebecca Sue Jones, Leanne Kay Hartsgrove and Elizabeth Ann Osting. He died on June 5, 2020 in Texas, USA.
- SpousesRebecca Sue Jones(September 9, 1996 - June 5, 2020) (his death, 2 children)Leanne Kay Hartsgrove(August 31, 1982 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)Elizabeth Ann Osting(December 31, 1977 - ?) (divorced)
- Several of the moves he created are still being competed at the Olympics, such as the "Thomas flairs" on pommel horse and floor exercise, and the "Thomas hop" release move on high bar.
- Attempted a comeback for the 92 Barcelona Olympics, did not make the team.
- Missed his Olympic dream because of President Jimmy Carter's boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Retired shortly thereafter.
- Won several gold medals at the World Gymnastics Championships.
- Four-time United States Gymnastics Federation champion and five-time NCAA champion.
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