Frank Safanda (January 11, 1895 – April 24, 1948) was an American gymnast who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1][2] He competed in all 9 of the gymnastic events in the 1924 games. Safanda worked in New Jersey as a machinist for the Hyatt Bearing Division of General Motors.[3]
| Frank Safanda | |
|---|---|
| Country represented | United States |
| Born | January 11, 1895 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1948 (aged 53) Nutley, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Gym | D.A. Sokol |
As a gymnast, Safanda was a member of D.A. Sokol of New York.[4]
References edit
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Frank Safanda". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ "Frank Safanda". Olympedia. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "Olympics.com".
- ^ "Brooklyn Gets Gym Title Meet After 18 Years". Brooklyn Standard Union. March 28, 1925. p. 10. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
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