William Galbraith (gymnast)

William Galbraith
Full nameWilliam Jackson Galbraith
Born(1906-09-15)September 15, 1906
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 1994(1994-08-08) (aged 87)
Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country representedUnited States
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 1 0
Total 0 1 0
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Rope Climbing
Military career
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1929–1959
RankRear Admiral
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards

William Jackson "Jack" Galbraith (September 15, 1906 – August 9, 1994) was a gymnast and Olympic medalist in the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won a silver medal in rope climbing.[2][3] He served as a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy from 1929 through 1959 and was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Presidential Unit Citation.

References

  1. ^ Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans. "Jack Galbraith". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "1932 Summer Olympics – Los Angeles, United States – Gymnastics" Archived 2007-08-19 at the Wayback Machine databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on March 31, 2008)
  3. ^ "Historic Men's Gymnastics Rope Climbing " – CNN Sports Illustrated (Retrieved on March 31, 2008)


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