Frank Verner
American Runner, 1908 Olympic Competitor
Born
June 24th, 1883
142 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1966
59 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in athletics, specializing in distance running. Participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, representing the United States. Achieved notable performance in the marathon event, contributing to the early recognition of American long-distance runners on the world stage.
Competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics marathon
Represented the United States in international athletics
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