Marian Twining-Barone was a multi-sport athlete whose athleticism paid off as her career was adorned in Olympic and AAU medals. A diverse gymnast, Twining-Barone won medals in five separate events at the AAU National Championships over three years, including silvers on the vault and all-around. Aside from her single Olympic appearance, Twining-Barone was a four-time National Basketball Throw Champion. Following her athletic career, Twining-Barone coached at the collegiate level at Marshall and Temple.