Frank Crowley
American middle- and long-distance runner
About Frank Crowley
Lived 1909 – 1980 (aged 70). Frank Crowley was an American middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.
Arthur Francis Crowley (May 21, 1909 – April 13, 1980) was an American middle-distance and long-distance runner. He finished 8th in the 1500 meters at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Career Crowley was Manhattan College's first Olympian and NCAA champion graduating in 1934. Won NCAA two-mile championship in 1934. And, selected for the Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1980.
Crowley placed third in the 1500 meters at the 1931 national championships. The following year the national championships doubled as the Olympic Trials and this time Crowley was second, behind Norwood Hallowell but ahead of NCAA champion Glenn Cunningham and American record holder Gene Venzke. He thus qualified for the Olympics in Los Angeles, where he placed 8th.
There is an annual Crowley Brothers 10k Road Race (names for the three brothers) in Rutland VT exists to promote cardiovascular fitness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Crowley?
American middle- and long-distance runner (1909-1980)
When was Frank Crowley born?
Frank Crowley was born on 21 May 1909 in Proctor.
When did Frank Crowley die?
Frank Crowley died on 13 April 1980 in Clarkston.
What was Frank Crowley's occupation?
Frank Crowley was a middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Frank Crowley?
Frank Crowley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Crowley (athlete)
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