Frank Haubold

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]

Olympic medal record
Men's gymnastics
Representing the  United States
Silver medal – second place1932 Los Angeles Team
Bronze medal – third place1932 Los Angeles Pommelled horse

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. 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. 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.


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