Al Jochim

Alfred August Jochim (June 12, 1902 – March 17, 1980)[1] was an American gymnast. He was born in Berlin and died in Lodi, New Jersey. He won two Silver medals in the Gymnastics at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Al Jochim
Medal record
Men’s Gymnastics
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los AngelesVault
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los AngelesAll-Around, Team

Al Jochim won seven titles on national level, the last one in 1933. His record held until Simone Biles won her eight national title in 2023.[2]

References
  1. Al Jochim at Olympedia
  2. "Turnen: Simone Biles gewinnt ihre achte US-Meisterschaft und stellt 60 Jahre alten Rekord ein". Der Spiegel (in German). 2023-08-28. ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved 2023-08-28.


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