Howard Turbyfill
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Howard•Turbyfill |
| Used name | Howard•Turbyfill |
| Born | 1903 in Palestine, Texas (USA) |
| Died | 28 May 1939 in Corona, California (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Howard Turbyfill was born in Texas but later moved to California. He made the 1932 Olympic team as a 19-year-old, while he was living in Corona, California and working as a blacksmith. Turbyfill finished sixth, at the 1932 Olympics, although that was last place. He died in a car accident at a relatively young age.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | USA |
Howard Turbyfill | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died after missing a turn and crashing his pickup truck into a walnut grove.)