Frank Devlin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frank Patrick•Devlin |
| Used name | Frank•Devlin |
| Nick/petnames | Dick |
| Born | 10 November 1884 in New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 6 January 1938 in Bronx, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 157 cm |
| Affiliations | Mott Haven Athletic Club, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Frank Devlin was the son of Irish immigrants, and grew up in New York City where his father, Hugh was a carpenter. A member of the Mott Haven Athletic Club alongside his younger brother Hugh, Frank was a prominent runner and was also noted to have been a proficient wrestler, despite his diminutive size.
Also known by the nickname “Dick”, Devlin was chosen to represent his club at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, finishing in eleventh place in the marathon. Afterwards, he continued to represent the colors of Mott Haven Athletic Club cross country events into the late 1900s. He was a plumber by profession.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Frank Devlin | |||
| 5 miles, Boys (Olympic (non-medal)) | 3 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 11 |
Errata
Name previously given as "Harry Devlin", but further research has revealed this to be incorrect.