Frank Pierce (athlete)
Frank C. Pierce (April 1883 – February 25, 1908)[1] was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he did not finish in marathon competition. Pierce became the first Native American to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Native American |
| Born | April 1883 |
| Died | February 25, 1908 (aged 24) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
References
- "Indian Runner, Frank Pierce, dead". Buffalo Morning Express and Illustrated Buffalo Express. February 26, 1908. p. 9. Retrieved May 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Frank Pierce". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-06.
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