Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Dr. Josef Klimm
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 15, 2022
1. Dr. Josef Klimm Marker
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Dr. Josef Klimm
1791-1861
Wohnhaft dahierselbst
Erfinder des
Klimmzuges
In memory of Dr. Joseph Klimm (1791-1861), who lived here. Inventor of the “Klimm move” (i.e., the chin-up).
Erected 1991 by Stadt Günzburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 48° 27.326′ N, 10° 16.695′ E. Marker is in Günzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is on Hofgasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hofgasse 3, Günzburg BY 89312, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Josef Jehle (within shouting distance of this marker); Janusz Korczak (Henryk Goldszmit) Memorial (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Verein der Bayerischer Krippenfreunde / The Society of Bavarian Friends of the Nativity (about 150 meters away); Gasthof Zur Krone / Inn “At the Crown”
this page online
Also see . . . Zum Schmunzeln (Günzburg Tourismus, in German). A page on some of the sites to see in Günzburg.
Excerpt (in translation): … Participation in regular gymnastics lessons awakened the young medical student's interest in the functions of the human musculoskeletal system. He demonstrated the muscular tension on a horizontally attached gymnastics bar in long series of experiments and published the results in his 1819 dissertation “Exemplary Exploration of the Extension of the Upper Extremities”. After initial enthusiasm, the exercise, now called the “pull-up” for the sake of simplicity, was forgotten after 1848, along with its inventor.(Submitted on December 12, 2023.)
It wasn't until the 100th anniversary in 1919 that the pull-up was remembered again, just in time to replace the Olympic discipline of tug-of-war (last held in Antwerp in 1920) with a competition that was less intended for popular amusement.
In view of the basic research already carried out by Josef Klimm, there would definitely have been a chance for the pull-up. Since the German Reich was excluded from the Olympics up to and including 1924 as a result of the First World War, the IOC rejected the corresponding applications.
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Josef Klimm's birthday on April 1, 1991, the city of Günzburghonored the great physician by placing a memorial plaque on his home.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 15, 20222. Dr. Josef Klimm Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
