Frank Haubold

Frank Haubold
Full nameFrank Otto Haubold
Born(1906-03-23)March 23, 1906
Union City, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 1985(1985-03-00) (aged 78–79)
Ridgefield, New Jersey, U.S.
SpouseIrma Haubold
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country representedUnited States
GymSwiss Turnverein
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 1 1
Total 0 1 1
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Team
Bronze medal – third place 1932 Los Angeles Pommel horse

Frank Otto Haubold (March 23, 1906 – March 1985) was an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, 1932 Summer Olympics, and 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] Haubold and his wife, Irma, were the first married couple of compete in the same Olympics.[2]

Early life

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Frank Otto Haubold was born March 23, 1906 Union City, New Jersey.[1]

Career

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Haubold worked as a textile salesman, spending 46 years with the same company.[1]

As a gymnast, Haubold was a member of the Swiss Turnverein in Union City, New Jersey.[3] He was National Champion in the all-around in 1931-32, and won national titles on the parallel bars and the pommel horse, the latter being his best event. He was the top American in the all-around event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Haubold was married to Irma "Chip" Haubold,[1][2] who was also from Union City. They were the first married couple to compete in the same Olympics.[2] Their lives were documented in the 2012 film, Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience.[4]

Death

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Haubold died March 1985 in Ridgefield, New Jersey.[1]

Further reading

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  • Hofmann, Annette R. (2004). Turnen and Sport: Transatlantic Transfers. Waxmann Publishing Co.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Frank Haubold". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Frank, Dan (Director); Deneau, Jeremy (Writer, narrator) (August 10, 2012). Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience (Film). United States: Upward Rising Development. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014.
  3. ^ "Ruling Costs U.S. 9 Stars". The Boston Globe. July 26, 1932. p. 17. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Goldstein, Gary (August 9, 2012). "Review: This 'Olympic Experience' deserves better". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
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