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Bart Conner is an artistic gymnast and gymnastics coach, born on March 28, 1958 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. That puts Bart Conner at 68 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Niles West High School and University of Oklahoma. Listed accolades include International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (1997).
My Take
What strikes me most about Bart Conner is the arc of his life rather than just the medals. Winning two golds in 1984 and earning a place in the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame would be enough for most athletes, yet what I admire is how he turned that excellence outward. Running a gymnastics academy in Oklahoma alongside Nadia Comaneci, he transformed personal glory into a legacy of teaching. I find that quiet pivot from champion to mentor far more compelling than any podium finish, and it speaks to a generosity that the sport sorely needs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bart Conner
- Name (Japanese)
- バート・コナー
- Reading
- ばーと・こなー
- Born
- March 28, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- artistic gymnast / gymnastics coach
2. Background
- High school
- Niles West High School
- University
- University of Oklahoma
Awards & achievements
- 1997 International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://bartandnadia.com
- Xhttps://x.com/bartconner
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bart%20Conner
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q383942
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bart Conner born?
Born March 28, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Bart Conner from?
Bart Conner is from Evanston, Illinois, United States.
What does Bart Conner do?
Bart Conner works as artistic gymnast, gymnastics coach.
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