Frank Haubold Explained

Frank Haubold
Full Name:Frank Otto Haubold
Country:United States
Birth Date:23 March 1906
Birth Place:Union City, New Jersey, U.S.
Death Place:Ridgefield, New Jersey, U.S.
Spouse:Irma Haubold
Discipline:MAG
Gym:Swiss Turnverein
Show-Medals:yes

Frank Otto Haubold (March 23, 1906 – March 1985) was an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, 1932 Summer Olympics, and 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

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ha/frank-haubold-1.html . August 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130922170726/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ha/frank-haubold-1.html . September 22, 2013 .
  2. Frank, Dan (Director); Deneau, Jeremy (Writer, narrator). Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience. Film. Upward Rising Development. United States. August 10, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140220214539/http://www.frankandchip.com/. February 20, 2014.
  3. News: July 26, 1932 . Ruling Costs U.S. 9 Stars . . 17 . November 20, 2023.
  4. News: Goldstein . Gary . August 9, 2012 . Review: This 'Olympic Experience' deserves better . . November 11, 2023.