Louis Balbach
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Louis James•Balbach |
| Used name | Louis•Balbach |
| Born | 23 May 1896 in San José, California (USA) |
| Died | 11 October 1943 in Portland, Oregon (USA) |
| Measurements | 169 cm |
| Affiliations | Columbia Lions, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Louis Balbach, a Californian studying at Columbia University, placed sixth on the platform at the 1920 Olympics in addition to taking the bronze medal in the springboard. Balbach first came to prominence as a teenager, winning the diving competition at the 1915 San Francisco World’s Fair. He also entered the Olympic trials of both 1924 and 1928, by which time he was practicing law in Portland, Oregon.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | USA |
Louis Balbach | |||
| Springboard, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| Platform, Men (Olympic) | 6 |