About John Grieb
Lived 1879 – 1939 (aged 60). John Grieb was an American artistic gymnast and decathlete.
John William Grieb (November 19, 1879 – December 10, 1939) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in Philadelphia. In 1904 he won the gold medal in the gymnastics' team event and silver medal in the athletics' triathlon event. He was also sixth in athletics' all-around event, 52nd in gymnastics' all-around event and 90th in gymnastics' triathlon event.
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Who was John Grieb?
American gymnast and decathlete (1879–1939)
When was John Grieb born?
John Grieb was born on 19 November 1879 in Philadelphia.
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John Grieb died on 10 December 1939 in Philadelphia.
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John Grieb was an artistic gymnast and decathlete.
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John Grieb was American.
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