York's first truly outstanding male gymnast, Tom Kinsman competed for five years, during which York collected four consecutive CIAU titles, from 1969 to 1973. At these national finals, he placed second all-around twice (1970-71 and 1971-72), and third all-around on two other occasions (1969-70 and 1972-73). He was selected a member of the Canadian national team and represented Canada at the World Student Games in Torino, Italy in 1970. Kinsman was also York's top diver for several years; he placed third in the Ontario university championships in both 1972 and 1973. For his excellence in athletics, he was selected York's male athlete of the year in 1971.
