Frank Handley
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Francis Richard "Frank"•Handley |
| Used name | Frank•Handley |
| Born | 31 October 1910 in Salford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 31 October 1985 in Salford, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Salford Harriers, Salford (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Frank Handley was the winner of three Northern 880y titles (1935-37) and twice was runner-up at the AAA Championships (1936-37). He finished second in the 880y at the 1938 Empire Games but was eliminated in the semi-finals at the 1936 Olympics and in the heats at the 1938 European Championships. In the 1938 British Empire Games 4×440y Relay he also finished second (with Brian MacCabe, Bill Roberts, and the non-Olympian Henry Pack). In the 1938 British Empire Games 440y he was eliminated in the heats.
Personal Best: 880y – 1:52.9 (1937).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Frank Handley | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–2–0 1938 Sydney ATH silver: 880 yards and 4×440 yards relay (competed for England))