my-server
← Wiki

Frank Raab (gymnast)

Frank Martin Raab (June 24, 1879 – August 8, 1940) was an American ariel flying ring and artistic gymnast.

Life and career

Raab was born in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, the son of Henry Raab and Kathryn Halen. In his early years, he performed flying ring gymnastics for the Johnstown Turnverein in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Raab competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics, competing in three events in gymnastics. After competing at the Olympics, he served in the armed forces during World War I, which after his discharge, he worked as a machinist for twenty-five years.

Death

Raab died from a heart ailment on August 8, 1940, at his home in Altoona, Pennsylvania, at the age of 61.

References

External links