Kurt Thomas was also the creator of the Thomas Flair, a pommel horse move, and the Thomas salto, his signature skill on floor exercise he passed away at age 64; RIP
Wow. I remember him from when I was a kid and the 1980 Olympics boycott. His gymnastics school isn't too far from me. I hadn't heard he had a stroke in May. So damn young for someone who spent most of his life in ridiculous shape.