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.[2]

Frank Pierce
Personal information
NationalityNative American
BornApril 1883
DiedFebruary 25, 1908(1908-02-25) (aged 24)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Event(s)Marathon

References

  1. "Indian Runner, Frank Pierce, dead". Buffalo Morning Express and Illustrated Buffalo Express. February 26, 1908. p. 9. Retrieved May 5, 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Frank Pierce". Olympedia. Retrieved January 17, 2021.


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