Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths
German gymnast
Born on: August 9, 1759Died on: May 21, 1839
Aged: 79 years 285 days (957 months)
Birth Sign: Leo
Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths, also called Guts Muth or Gutsmuths, was a teacher and educator in Germany, and was especially known for his role in the development of physical education.
He is thought of as the "grandfather of gymnastics" – the "father" being Friedrich Ludwig Jahn. GutsMuths introduced systematic physical exercise into the school curriculum, and he developed the basic principles of artistic gymnastics.
GutsMuths is also considered by many to be the father of modern pole vaulting, as he described the jumping standards, the distance of the approach, recommendations on hand grip, and the principles of pole jumping.
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