Tom Beach

Thomas Applegate Beach is an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in eight events at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Early life and education

Beach was born on January 18, 1955, in Buffalo, New York, and started gymnastics before he was six years old. He grew up in Torrance, California and attended South Torrance High School and was a highly sought after gymnastics recruit.
Beach competed at the 1984 United States Olympic trials but was not selected for the 1984 Summer Olympics team after he placed 21st in the all-around.