Frank Henry
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frank Sherman•Henry |
| Used name | Frank•Henry |
| Born | 15 December 1909 in Cambridge, New York (USA) |
| Died | 25 August 1989 in Chesterfield, Missouri (USA) |
| Affiliations | US Army, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 2 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
Biography
Frank Henry was selected as a member of the 1940 Olympic team, but following their cancellation he had to wait until 1948 to make his Olympic debut. He then enjoyed a highly successful Games in London and became the only U.S. equestrian to win three medals at one Olympic Games. Henry graduated from West Point in 1933 and worked as an instructor at various military installations. During World War II he was on the War Department’s General Staff. He retired from the army as a Brigadier General.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) | USA |
Frank Henry | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Reno Overdo | 13 | ||||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Reno Overdo / United States | 2 | Silver | |||
| Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) | USA |
Frank Henry | ||||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Swing Low | 2 | Silver | |||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Swing Low / United States | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Equestrian Riders - Winning Medals in Dressage and 3-Day Event (1948 3-Day Event, Individual (Silver); 1948 3-Day Event, Team (Gold); 1948 Dressage, Team (Silver).)