Harry Grumpelt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenry John "Harry"•Grumpelt
Used nameHarry•Grumpelt
Born2 March 1885 in New York, New York (USA)
Died3 November 1973 in Bronxville, New York (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 64 kg
AffiliationsNYAC, New York (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Harry Grumpelt was AAU high jump champion in 1911. He also placed second in 1908, 1910, and 1912, and was third in 1914. He was AAU indoor high jump champion in 1910. Grumpelt worked as an accountant, for many years with the New York Public Library, and later in life with Arthur Young & Co. He married the former Helen Crockett in June 1907. They lived in northern New Jersey and had three children, two girls and a boy.

Personal Best: HJ – 1.90 (6-3) (1911).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Harry Grumpelt
High Jump, Men (Olympic) =6