Frank Pierce (athlete) explained
Frank Pierce |
Nationality: | Native American |
Sport: | Long-distance running |
Event: | Marathon |
Birth Date: | April 1883 |
Frank C. Pierce (April 1883 - February 25, 1908)[1] was an American track and field athlete from the Seneca Nation who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he did not finish in marathon competition. However, competing made him the first Native American to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games.[2] [3]
External links
- Frank Pierce . https://web.archive.org/web/20121106015801/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pi/frank-pierce-1.html . 2012-11-06 . dead.
Notes and References
- News: Indian Runner, Frank Pierce, dead. Buffalo Morning Express and Illustrated Buffalo Express. 9. February 26, 1908. Newspapers.com. May 5, 2019.
- https://olympics.com/en/athletes/frank-pierce
- Web site: Frank Pierce . Olympedia . January 17, 2021.