“Throughout his 36 year coaching tenure, Gene Wettstone achieved an unmatched level of success. His dedication to his student-athletes, Penn State, and the sport of gymnastics established him as a pillar among his peers. In honor of his outstanding contributions as coach, mentor, and friend, this facility proudly bears his name.”
Those are the words engraved in the gymnastics practice facility located inside the White Building, now named the ‘Gene Wettstone Gymnastics Complex,’ to honor the history of Wettstone and both the men’s and women’s gymnastics programs.
Wettstone was a legendary Penn State men’s gymnastics coach. …
Two years ago, when Wettstone was approaching 100 years old, fellow alumni, especially Ira Stolzer, co-captain of the 1976 national champion men’s gymnastics team, wished to create something to honor Wettstone’s legacy as well as the future of the men’s gymnastics program.
Stolzer and all the captains from the Varsity ‘S’ Club led the fundraising efforts for the department and renovation. In only 90 days, Stolzer and the committee were able to raise nearly $500,000 from former Penn State gymnasts and former Penn State gymnasts’ families and friends. Wettstone passed in July, 2013, less than one month after turning 100.
Gene Wettstone and Gymnastics Success Recognized in Facility Upgrades
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