About Frank Foss
Lived 1895 – 1989 (aged 93). Frank Foss was an American athletics competitor.
Frank Kent Foss (May 9, 1895 – April 5, 1989) was an American pole vaulter. He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics, while breaking his own unofficial world record.
Foss grew up in Oak Park, Illinois. After the Olympics, he worked in the meatpacking industry, including time in Argentina. After returning to the United States, he lived in Hinsdale, Illinois.
Foss graduated from Cornell University in 1917, where he was also a member of the Quill and Dagger society. He was the IC4A Champion in 1916 after tying for the first the year before. He was the AAU champion in 1919 and 1920.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Foss?
American pole vaulter (1895–1989)
When was Frank Foss born?
Frank Foss was born on 9 May 1895 in Chicago.
When did Frank Foss die?
Frank Foss died on 5 April 1989 in Hinsdale.
What was Frank Foss's occupation?
Frank Foss was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Frank Foss?
Frank Foss was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Foss (athlete)
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