Frank Raab (gymnast)
American ariel flying ring and artistic gymnast
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Frank Martin Raab (June 24, 1879 – August 8, 1940) was an American ariel flying ring and artistic gymnast.[1][2]
| Frank Raab | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Frank Martin Raab |
| Born | June 24, 1879 |
| Died | August 8, 1940 (aged 61) Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics Men's ariel flying ring gymnastics |
Country represented | United States |
Life and career
Raab was born in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, the son of Henry Raab and Kathryn Halen.[3] In his early years, he performed flying ring gymnastics for the Johnstown Turnverein in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.[4]
Raab competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics, competing in three events in gymnastics.[5] After competing at the Olympics, he served in the armed forces during World War I, which after his discharge,[6] he worked as a machinist for twenty-five years.[7]
Death
Raab died from a heart ailment on August 8, 1940, at his home in Altoona, Pennsylvania, at the age of 61.[7]
