About Frank Verner
Lived 1883 – 1966 (aged 83). Frank Verner was an American athletics competitor.
William Franklyn "Bill" Verner (June 24, 1883 – July 1, 1966) was an American athlete and middle-distance runner who competed in the early twentieth century.
Verner was born in Grundy County, Illinois.
He competed in Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the 1500 metres in 4:06.8 behind James Lightbody, and a silver medal with the US Chicago team in the four mile race. In the 2590 metre steeplechase competition he finished fourth and in the 800 metres event he finished sixth.
He died in Pinckney, Michigan.
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Who was Frank Verner?
American middle and long distance runner (1883–1966)
When was Frank Verner born?
Frank Verner was born on 24 June 1883 in Grundy County.
When did Frank Verner die?
Frank Verner died on 1 July 1966 in Pinckney.
What was Frank Verner's occupation?
Frank Verner was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Frank Verner?
Frank Verner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Verner. https://biography.guide/frank-verner/
MLA: "Frank Verner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-verner/.
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