Frank Foss (athlete)

Frank Foss ( born May 9, 1895 in Chicago, † April 5, 1989 in Hinsdale, Illinois) was an American pole vaulter who was successful after the First World War. The launching of the AA Chicago athlete jumped two world records and won Olympic gold in 1920.

Achievements

  • IHSA Champion 1913 11'6 3/8 " (1912 third with 10'6" )
  • U.S. Masters 1919 12'9 " ( = 3.88 m) and 1920 13'2 " ( = 3.99 m)
  • World record with 4.05 meters on 23 August 1919 in Chicago ( not an official world record)
  • Winners at the Olympic Trials in 1920 with 13-1
  • GOLD at the VI. Summer Olympics in Antwerp in 1920 with 4.09 m ( world record) before the Dane Henry Petersen ( Silver) with 3,70 m and his compatriot Edwin Myers ( Bronze) with 3.60 m
Hinsdale (Illinois) William Hoyt (athlete) Irving Baxter Charles Dvorak Edward Cook (athlete) Harry Babcock Lee Barnes Sabin Carr Bill Miller (pole vault) Earle Meadows Guinn Smith Bob Richards Fred Hansen Bob Seagren Pierre Quinon Timothy Mack
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