Ben Funk
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Benjamin Franklin "Ben"•Funk |
| Used name | Ben•Funk |
| Born | 2 June 1902 in Bloomington, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | November 1969 in Bloomington, Illinois (USA) |
| Affiliations | Yale Bulldogs, New Haven (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Ben Funk attended Yale University, graduating in 1925. He won the 1924 AAU middleweight title, which earned him a spot on the US Olympic team for the Paris Olympics. In Paris he defeated Australian Raymond Jones in his opening match but then lost a decision to Belgian Joseph Beecken in his second match.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Boxing | USA |
Ben Funk | |||
| Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |