Frank Shorter is one of the best marathon runners in history.
Shorter was born in Munich, Germany, where his father served in the army. Frank first achieved fame by winning the 1969 NCAA 10 000 m title as a Yale student.
Frank won his first national title in 1970 in the 5000 m. In 1971, 1974, 1975 and 1977 he won the national 10 000 m title and from 1970 to 1973, Shorter won the national cross-country championships. Frank also won both the 10 000 m and the marathon at the 1971 Pan American Games.
But his greatest achievement and fame came when Frank won the gold medal at the 1972 Olympic Summer Games held in his home town of Munich. Frank also finished 5th in the Olympic 10 000 m final.
In 1976, Shorter failed to defend his Olympic Champion title, finishing 2nd behind winner Waldemar Cierpinski of East Germany.
Frank decided to retire from running after the next season and started his own athletic supply company. He also worked in television as a sports analyst..
Shorter also is the former Chairman of the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
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