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
1932 Los Angeles Team
1932 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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