Richard Andrew Beckner (November 24, 1927 – September 9, 1997) was an American gymnast.

He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in eight events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

[1] As a gymnast, Beckner was a member of the Los Angeles Turners Club.

[2] His brother, Jack Beckner, was a teammate on the 1956 USA Olympic gymnastics team.

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