About Anton Heida
Lived 1878 – 2000. Anton Heida was an American artistic gymnast.
Anton Heida (also known as Antonín Hejda, born December 24, 1878, Žižkov, date of death unknown) was an American gymnast who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics, where he won five gold medals. He won the vault, horizontal bar, pommel horse, team competition and all-around titles, becoming the most successful athlete at the 1904 Olympics.
He was a member of American Sokol Organization. He reportedly lived in Philadelphia and Chicago, He was a physical education teacher. During the World War I, he fought in the Czechoslovak Legions in Russia.
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Who was Anton Heida?
gymnast
When was Anton Heida born?
Anton Heida was born on 24 December 1878 in Prague.
When did Anton Heida die?
Anton Heida died in 2000.
What was Anton Heida's occupation?
Anton Heida was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Anton Heida?
Anton Heida was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anton Heida. https://biography.guide/anton-heida/
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