Harry Grumpelt
American high jumper (1885–1973)
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Harry John Grumpelt (March 2, 1885 – November 3, 1973) was an American high jumper and accountant.[3] He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics and finished sixth. Grumpelt won the AAU title in 1910 (indoors) and 1911 (outdoors); he placed second outdoors in 1908, 1910 and 1912, and third in 1914.[1] Grumpelt was bursar of the New York Public Library until his 1950 retirement.[4]
BornMarch 2, 1885
New York City, United States
DiedNovember 3, 1973 (aged 88)
Bronxville, New York, United States
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Harry Grumpelt in 1912 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1885 New York City, United States |
| Died | November 3, 1973 (aged 88) Bronxville, New York, United States |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | High jump |
| Club | NYAC, New York |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 1.905 m (1911)[1][2] |
