William Galbraith (gymnast)

William Jackson Galbraith (September 15, 1906 – August 9, 1994) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, gymnast and Olympic medalist in the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] He competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won a silver medal in rope climbing.[2][3]

William Galbraith
Born(1906-09-15)September 15, 1906
Knoxville, Tennessee
DiedAugust 9, 1994(1994-08-09) (aged 87)
Williamsburg, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1929-1959
RankRear Admiral
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards
William Galbraith
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Men’s Gymnastic
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Rope climbing

References
  1. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans. "Jack Galbraith". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  2. "1932 Summer Olympics – Los Angeles, United States – Gymnastics" Archived 2007-08-19 at the Wayback Machine databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on March 31, 2008)
  3. "Historic Men's Gymnastics Rope Climbing " – CNN Sports Illustrated (Retrieved on March 31, 2008)


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