Alexander's Story
Alexander Noel “Noel” Punton was an Australian artistic gymnast who represented Australia at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Born on 23 December 1931, Punton was a member of Australia's men's gymnastics team during the nation's home Olympics.
At Melbourne 1956, Punton competed in eight events, including the individual all-around, floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar. He helped Australia finish seventh in the men's team competition.
Punton was part of the pioneering generation of Australian gymnasts who represented the sport internationally during its early Olympic development in Australia.
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