Tomás González (gymnast)

Enrique Tomás González Sepúlveda (born November 22, 1985 in Santiago, Chile[2]) is a Chilean artistic gymnast, the first of his country to medal at World Cup events, and the first to qualify for a Summer Olympic Games.[1] He specializes in vault and floor exercises.[3]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is González and the second or maternal family name is Sepúlveda.
Tomás González
González in 2019
Personal information
Full nameEnrique Tomás González Sepúlveda
Country represented Chile
Born (1985-11-22) November 22, 1985
Santiago, Chile
HometownSantiago, Chile
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior international
ClubUniversidad Católica de Chile
Head coach(es)Cuba Yoel Gutiérrez (2007–2013)[1]
Assistant coach(es)Chile Daniela Fingerhuth
Former coach(es)Russia Yevgeny Belov (1994–2002)[1]
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Chile
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro Vault
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara Vault
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Rio de Janeiro Floor exercise
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara All-around
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guadalajara Vault
Gold medal – first place 2014 Mississauga Floor exercise
Gold medal – first place 2018 Lima Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guadalajara Floor exercise
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Lima Floor exercise
Pan American Sports Festival
Gold medal – first place 2014 Guadalajara Floor exercise
South American Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Santiago Floor exercise
Gold medal – first place 2014 Santiago Vault
Gold medal – first place 2018 Cochabamba Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 2002 Curitiba Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 2002 Curitiba Vault
Silver medal – second place 2006 Buenos Aires Floor exercise
Silver medal – second place 2010 Medellín Floor exercise
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Medellín All-around
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Medellín Vault
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Medellín Parallel bars

Career

González has won nine medals (four golds, four silvers, and one bronze) at World Cup events, six medals (one gold, three silvers, and two bronzes) at Pan American Games, seven medals (two golds, two silvers, and three bronzes) at South American Games[4][5] and one gold medal at the January 2012 London Olympics test event (where he qualified for the Olympics).[1] He has participated in eight World Championships (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2017), finishing 7th in 2009, 6th in 2011, 8th in 2015, and 5th in 2017 on floor, and 15th in 2010 and 22nd in 2011 in individual all-around.[6]

In April 2011, González was ranked World No. 1 in floor and vault for the first time.[7]

At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, González finished fourth in the floor and vault finals, with a score of 15.366 (out of 16.500) and 16.183 (out of 16.800), respectively. His execution score of 9.383 in Vault was the highest among the eight finalists.[8][9]

González competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[10]

Personal life

During an interview with La Tercera newspaper on July 15, 2023, as part of promoting his autobiographical book Champion, González openly acknowledged his homosexuality.[11]

Notes

    References
    1. Updated: May 3, 3:43p ET. "Tomas Gonzalez bio – Gymnastics News". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
    2. "nacion.cl – El extraño caso de Tomás González". Lanacion.cl. 2009-10-21. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
    3. "Sitio oficial del gimnasta chileno Tomás González Sepúlveda. Noticias, Perfil, Galería, Videos, Facebook, Twitter. Apoya a Tomás!". Tomasgonzalez.cl. 1985-11-22. Archived from the original on 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
    4. "Medallas de los chilenos en los Juegos Odesur de Buenos Aires 2006". Cooperativa.cl. Archived from the original on 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
    5. "Tomás González cerró su paso por los Juegos Sudamericanos con cuatro medallas". Cooperativa.cl. Archived from the original on 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
    6. "Athletes :: Show". Fig.lx2.sportcentric.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
    7. "Perfil – Sitio oficial del gimnasta chileno Tomás González Sepúlveda. Noticias, Perfil, Galería, Videos, Facebook, Twitter. Apoya a Tomás!". Tomasgonzalez.cl. Archived from the original on 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
    8. "Enrique Tomas Gonzalez Sepulveda". london2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
    9. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tomás González". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04.
    10. "Artistic Gymnastics GONZALEZ Tomas". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 2021-08-29. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
    11. ADN. "Tomás González hace pública su homosexualidad: "Sí, soy gay. Asumirme no fue un proceso fácil"". ADN (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-15.
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