Frank Haubold
Full nameFrank Otto Haubold
Country representedUnited States
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
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
GymSwiss Turnverein
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's artistic gymnastics
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 1 1
Total 0 1 1
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1932 Los AngelesTeam
Bronze medal – third place1932 Los AngelesPommel Horse

Frank Otto Haubold (March 23, 1906 – March 1985) was an American gymnast who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] Haubold and his wife, Irma, were the first married couple of compete in the same Olympics.[2]

Early life

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

Career

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 of compete in the same Olympics.[2] Their lives were documented in the 2012 film, Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience.[4]

Death

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

Further reading

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 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. 1 2 3 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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