John Mais

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Charles•Mais
Used nameJohn•Mais
Born17 January 1888 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died8 August 1974 (aged 86 years 6 months 22 days)
Measurements164 cm
AffiliationsPhiladelphia Turngemeinde, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

John Mais served in the Army in World War I, leaving with a rank of Sergeant Major. He later competed for the American Turners, and was a member of that club for over 50 years. He was captain of the gymnastics team that won the Golden Wreath in 1930. Mais worked as a district freight agent for Southern Railway. He also served as a volunteer gymnastics coach at the University of Pennsylvania.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) USA John Mais
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 23
1924 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) USA John Mais
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 53
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) United States 5
Vault, Men (Olympic) 31
Parallel Bars, Men (Olympic) 64
Horizontal Bar, Men (Olympic) 45
Rings, Men (Olympic) 62
Pommelled Horse, Men (Olympic) 50
Rope Climbing, Men (Olympic) =55
Side Horse, Men (Olympic) =26