Frank Verner facts for kids
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men's athletics | ||
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Representing the  United States |
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| Silver | 1904 St. Louis | 1500 metres |
Representing a  Mixed team |
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| Silver | 1904 St Louis | 4 mile team race |
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William Franklyn "Bill" Verner (born June 24, 1883 – died July 1, 1966) was an American athlete. He was a talented middle-distance runner. Bill Verner competed in the early 1900s.
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Meet Bill Verner, the Olympic Runner
Bill Verner was born in Grundy County, Illinois. He became known for his running skills. He competed in track and field events.
Bill Verner at the 1904 Olympics
Bill Verner took part in the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics. These games were held in St. Louis. He won two silver medals there.
- 1500 Metres Race: Bill Verner earned a silver medal. He finished this race in 4 minutes and 6.8 seconds. Another runner, James Lightbody, won the gold medal.
- Four-Mile Team Race: He also won a silver medal in this event. He was part of the US team from Chicago.
Verner competed in other races too. He finished fourth in the 2590 metre steeplechase. He also placed sixth in the 800 metres event.
What is a Steeplechase?
A steeplechase is a special running race. Athletes have to jump over obstacles. These obstacles include hurdles and water jumps. It tests both speed and jumping skills.
Later Life
After his athletic career, Bill Verner lived a full life. He passed away in Pinckney, Michigan. This was on July 1, 1966.
