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Frank Shorter

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Marathon: Olympic ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅˆ*
Frank Shorter made history as the first American in 64 years to win the Olympic marathon at the 1972 Games in Munich, his birthplace. He won the NCAA 6-mile run for Yale in 1969 and the 10,000-meter and marathon at the 1971 Pan American Games. He won gold at the 1972 Olympics and silver at the 1976 Olympics. After retiring, he founded a sportswear company, worked as a commentator, and was involved in sports administration. He left an indelible mark on distance running and represented the US with distinction.
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Frank Shorter
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Marathon: Olympic ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅˆ*