About Frank Pierce
Lived 1883 – 1908 (aged 24–25). Frank Pierce was an American marathon runner.
Frank C. Pierce (April 1883 – February 25, 1908) was an American track and field athlete from the Seneca Nation who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he did not finish in marathon competition. However, competing made him the first Native American to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Pierce?
American track and field athlete
When was Frank Pierce born?
Frank Pierce was born in 1883 in Cattaraugus County.
When did Frank Pierce die?
Frank Pierce died on 25 February 1908 in Irving.
What was Frank Pierce's occupation?
Frank Pierce was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Frank Pierce?
Frank Pierce was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Pierce (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Pierce. https://biography.guide/frank-pierce/
MLA: "Frank Pierce." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-pierce/.
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