Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Bill Roth


Roth was an outstanding all-around gymnast at Temple and earned a host of honors. In 1990, he was a NCAA All-American in floor exercise and vault. He was the Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League champion in 1989, 1990 and 1992. He owns the Temple record for all-around, vault and horizontal bar. Roth competed in the 1994 and 1996 world championships. He was a member of the United States National team from 1989-1996. He made US Championships history in 1990 when he scored the first perfect 10.00 with his optional high bar routine. He earned five gold medals at the 1990 Olympics Festival.

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