Frank Haubold
| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Men's gymnastics | ||
Representing the  United States
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1932 Los Angeles | Team |
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1932 Los Angeles | Pommelled 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. 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]
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 2 3 4 5 "Olympics". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Frank, Dan (Director); Deneau, Jeremy (Writer, narrator) (August 10, 2012). Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience (Film). United States: Upward Rising Development.