John Bissinger

John Bissinger
Full nameJohn Frederick Bissinger Jr.
Born(1879-01-07)January 7, 1879
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1941(1941-01-20) (aged 62)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented
ClubNew York Turnverein
Retiredc. 1921
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 1 0
Total 0 1 0
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1904 St. LouisTeam

John Frederick Bissinger Jr. (January 7, 1879 in New York, New York – January 20, 1941 in Bronx, New York) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

In 1904, Bissinger won the silver medal in the team event. He was also fifth in the athletics' triathlon event, eights in the gymnastics all-around event and 14th in the gymnastics' triathlon event. He was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1993.

Bissinger later coached gymnastics at New York University. He continued to compete until c. 1921. He was considered one of the greatest master gymnasts and best known turner in the United States.

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Bissinger Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "John Bissinger". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "By Class • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  4. ↑ "Athletics At N.Y.U." The New York Times. Vol. LXI, no. 19, 692. December 24, 1911. p. C10. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Arrange Fine Exhibition for Turn Verein Benefit". The Daily Argus. No. 9574. Mount Vernon, New York. April 23, 1921. p. 11. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Honors Paid To Gym Instructor At Turn Verein". The Daily Argus. No. 9327. Mount Vernon, New York. July 2, 1920. p. 9. Retrieved June 24, 2025.