Frank Henry
Encyclopedia
Frank Sherman Henry (December 15, 1909 – August 25, 1989) was an American
equestrian
and Olympic champion.
Henry competed at the 1948 Olympic Games
in London
, where he received three medals. He was member of the United States team that received a gold medal in Team eventing
. He received a silver medal in individual eventing
. He received a silver medal in team dressage
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
and Olympic champion.
Henry competed at the 1948 Olympic Games
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, where he received three medals. He was member of the United States team that received a gold medal in Team eventing
Equestrian at the 1948 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1948 London Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 9, 1948 to August 14, 1948.-Medal summary:...
. He received a silver medal in individual eventing
Eventing
Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...
. He received a silver medal in team dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
.