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'''Mitchell ("Mitch") Jay Gaylord''' (born ], ]) is an ] ] and Olympic gold medalist. He was born in ] to a ] family. '''Mitchell ("Mitch") Jay Gaylord''' (born ], ] in ]) is an ] ] and Olympic gold medalist.


While attending ], he won the All-Around in the 1983 & 1984 U.S. National Championships, and the 1984 ]. While attending ], he won the All-Around in the 1983 and 1984 U.S. National Championships, and the 1984 ].


In the ], Gaylord led the gold-medal-winning U.S. men's gymnastics team. There, Gaylord became the first American gymnast to score a perfect 10.00 in the Olympics. He also won the silver medal in ], the bronze in ], and the bronze in the ]. In the ], Gaylord led the gold-medal-winning U.S. men's gymnastics team, becoming the first American gymnast to score a perfect 10.00 in the Olympics. He also won the silver medal in ], the bronze in ] and the bronze in the ].


Gaylord invented techniques performed on the ] named after himself: the "Gaylord" and the "Gaylord II," which are still performed by gymnasts today. Gaylord invented techniques performed on the ]: the "]" and the "]" are still performed by gymnasts today.


Gaylord appeared in several movies and TV shows. Most notably, he performed as a stunt double for ] (as Robin) in the 1995 movie '']''. He also was notable for his role in '']'', starring opposite ] (now Mrs. ]). In the film, he plays a moody, stubborn gymnast who is looking to return to the sport after time off because of injury. He also appeared in several other films and frequently appeared on '']'' back in the 1980s. Gaylord appeared in several movies and TV shows. Most notably, he performed as a stunt double for ] (as Robin) in the 1995 movie '']'' and starred in '']'' opposite actress ]. He was also a frequent guest star on '']''.

Mitch is launching a workout program via the infomercial market and website (www.Perfect10Workout.com) nationwide this year.

Gaylord is married to singer/songwriter Valentina (www.ValentinaGaylord.com). The couple married onn July 8, 2005. After their marriage, Valentina converted to Judaism. The couple plan to raise their family in a Jewish home.


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Olympic medal record
Representing the  United States
Men's Artistic Gymnastics
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Team competition
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles Vault
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Los Angeles Rings
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Los Angeles Parallel bars

Mitchell ("Mitch") Jay Gaylord (born March 10, 1961 in Van Nuys, California) is an American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist.

While attending UCLA, he won the All-Around in the 1983 and 1984 U.S. National Championships, and the 1984 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championship.

In the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, Gaylord led the gold-medal-winning U.S. men's gymnastics team, becoming the first American gymnast to score a perfect 10.00 in the Olympics. He also won the silver medal in vault, the bronze in parallel bars and the bronze in the rings.

Gaylord invented techniques performed on the horizontal bar: the "Gaylord" and the "Gaylord II" are still performed by gymnasts today.

Gaylord appeared in several movies and TV shows. Most notably, he performed as a stunt double for Chris O'Donnell (as Robin) in the 1995 movie Batman Forever and starred in American Anthem opposite actress Janet Jones. He was also a frequent guest star on Hollywood Squares.

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