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John Bissinger
Full name: John Frederick Bissinger, Jr.
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Born: January 7, 1879 in New York, New York, United States
Died: January 20, 1941 in Bronx, New York, United States
Affiliations: New York Turnverein, New York (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Gymnastics
Medals: 1 Silver (1 Total)
Biography
John Bissinger was a member of the New York Turnverein in 1904 and was one of its top gymnasts. His best finish individually at the Olympics was fifth in the triathlon. Bissinger won several National Championships, including the 1901 and 1903 all-around title; the horse vault in 1898, 1900-01, and 1903; the pommeled horse in 1899-1901 and 1903, and the 1901 horizontal bar championship. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | Men's Individual All-Around | United States | USA | 8 | ||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | Men's Individual All-Around, Field Sports | United States | USA | 5 | ||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | Men's Individual All-Around, Apparatus Work | United States | USA | 14 | ||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | Men's Team All-Around | New York Turnverein, New York | USA | 2 | Silver |
Men's Individual All-Around
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | PTS | T | D(ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Final Standings | 8 | 66.57 | ||||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Parallel Bars | NP | 13.10 | ||||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Horizontal Bar | NP | 12.37 | ||||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Side Horse | NP | 12.10 | ||||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | 100 yards | 8T | 9.0 | 11.4 | |||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Long Jump | 15T | 10.0 | 18.4 | |||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Shot Put | 5 | 10.0 | 32.8 |
Men's Individual All-Around, Field Sports
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | PTS | T | D(ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Final Standings | 5 | 30.8 | ||||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | 100 yards | 8T | 9.0 | 11.4 | |||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Long Jump | 15T | 10.4 | 18.4 | |||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Shot Put | 5 | 11.4 | 32.8 |
Men's Individual All-Around, Apparatus Work
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Final Standings | 14 | 37.57 | ||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Parallel Bars | NP | 13.10 | ||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Horizontal Bar | NP | 12.37 | ||
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | United States | Side Horse | NP | 12.10 |
Men's Team All-Around
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | TP | AP | 100YP | LJP | SPP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 25 | St. Louis | Gymnastics | New York Turnverein, New York | USA | Final Standings | 2 | 356.37 | 37.57 | 9.0 | 10.4 | 11.4 |
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