Frank Conner
American hammer thrower
About Frank Conner
Lived 1908 – 1944 (aged 35). Frank Conner was an American hammer thrower.
Frank Norris Conner (October 6, 1908 – June 22, 1944) was an American hammer thrower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Biography Conner was born in Exeter, New Hampshire on October 6, 1908, and studied at The Hill School and Yale University. He won the 1932 Olympic Trials with a best throw of 170 ft in (52.09 m), but fouled on all three of his attempts at the Olympics, scoring no mark.
Conner later moved to Stockton, California, where he worked as a farmer. He died of chemical poisoning in 1944.
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Who was Frank Conner?
American hammer thrower
When was Frank Conner born?
Frank Conner was born on 6 October 1908 in Exeter.
When did Frank Conner die?
Frank Conner died on 22 June 1944 in Stockton.
What was Frank Conner's occupation?
Frank Conner was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was Frank Conner?
Frank Conner was American.
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