David Jacobs (gymnast)

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David Jacobs
David Jacobs and Judy Wills in 1968
Sport
SportTrampoline
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Trampoline World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1966 Tulsa Synchro
Silver medal – second place 1966 Tulsa Tumbling
Gold medal – first place 1967 London Individual
Gold medal – first place 1967 London Team
Gold medal – first place 1968 Amersfoort Individual
Gold medal – first place 1968 Amersfoort Team

David Jacobs is a retired American trampoline gymnast. Between 1966 and 1968 he won five world titles in the individual, synchronized and team trampoline events.[1]

His son, also David Jacobs (c. 1973–2008), was a personal trainer and convicted steroid dealer.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Trampoline and Tumbling Medalists at World Championships. usagym.org
  2. ^ Dave Jacobs' steroid distribution ring was one of the largest in U.S.. getbig.com (April 24, 2008)
  3. ^ Shaun Assael. The David Jacobs Story. sports.espn.go.com
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