David Jacobs (gymnast)
David Jacobs (born c. 1942) is a retired American trampoline gymnast. Between 1966 and 1968 he won three world titles in the individual and synchronized trampoline events.[1]
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| Born | c. 1942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Trampoline gymnastics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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His son, also David Jacobs (c. 1973–2008), was a personal trainer and convicted steroid dealer.[2][3]
In October 2019, Jacobs was featured on the American television show Impractical Jokers after encountering them in a grocery store. Co-host of the show Brian Quinn (comedian) announced in an interview that David was his favourite new person on the show, and would make a comeback in its upcoming ninth season. [4]
References
- U.S. Trampoline and Tumbling Medalists at World Championships. usagym.org
- Dave Jacobs' steroid distribution ring was one of the largest in U.S.. getbig.com (April 24, 2008)
- Shaun Assael. The David Jacobs Story. sports.espn.go.com
- Impractical Jokers - Q Meets a Living Legend | truTV (Television production). TruTV. 7 October 2019.
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