About Rudolph Novak
Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 81). Rudolph Novak was an American artistic gymnast.
Rudolph Novak (January 29, 1887, in Chroustovice – October 16, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
He was a gymnastics director at Olivet College and raised the popularity of the sport there.
As a gymnast, he was a member of Cedar Rapids Sokol. Following his performance in the 1924 Summer Olympics, he was aboard the RMS Homeric when it encountered a hurricane and he was nearly swept overboard.
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Who was Rudolph Novak?
Olympic gymnast (1887-1968)
When was Rudolph Novak born?
Rudolph Novak was born on 29 January 1887.
When did Rudolph Novak die?
Rudolph Novak died on 16 October 1968.
What was Rudolph Novak's occupation?
Rudolph Novak was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Rudolph Novak?
Rudolph Novak was American.
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