Frank Coyle

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrank James•Coyle
Used nameFrank•Coyle
Born2 November 1886 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Died20 February 1947 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Measurements172 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsChicago AA, Chicago (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

In 1911, Frank Coyle tied for first in the AAU pole vault with Sam Bellah and Edwin Cook. He competed for the University of Chicago and the Chicago AA. Coyle later worked as a machinery salesman, and then ran a tailor shop in Chicago.

Personal Best: PV – 3.81 (12-6) (1911).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Frank Coyle
Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) =8