Vincent John D'Autorio (October 1, 1915 – September 10, 2008) was an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
As a gymnast, D'Autorio was a member of the Swiss Gymnastic Society of Union City, New Jersey.[2]
He qualified for the 1940 United States Olympic gymnastic team, however the 1940 Summer Olympics were not held due to World War II.[3] Following the conclusion of the war, he qualified for and participated in the 1948 Summer Olympics and 1952 Summer Olympics. D'Autorio was a 1949 national YMCA All-American.[4]
During World War II, D'Autorio served in the Navy.[3] He later taught collegiate gymnastics at Panzer College from 1952 to 1954.[4] Additionally, he was involved with coaching gymnastics at the youth level and officiated.[4] He was named to the Helms Hall of Fame in 1971 and inducted as part of the class of 1972.[4][5] In 1979, he was inducted to the NGJA Frank J. Cumiskey Judging Hall of Fame.[6]
D'Autorio died of leukemia on September 10, 2008, in Sarasota, Florida.[3]