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Frank Shorter
- Born
- Oct 31, 1947 (78 years old)
- Events
- 2 Miles Short Track · 10 000 m
Frank Shorter is a United States long-distance runner, born on October 31, 1947. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:51.4h in the 3000m, 13:26.62 in the 5000m, 27:45.91 in the 10000m, 2:10:30 in the Marathon and 45:14 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track8:26.2h
1988 season best47:30Feb 13, 1988 · Tampa, FL
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Personal best · 10 000 m27:45.91
As of Oct 28, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:26.2h, 10 000 m 27:45.91 (#712 all-time), 1988 season best 47:30 (Feb 13, 1988, Tampa, FL (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 78 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 15Kilometr | 47:30 | – | Feb 13, 1988 | Tampa, FL (USA) |
| 1986 | 20Kilometr | 1:04:16 | – | Jul 13, 1986 | Chicago, IL (USA) |
| 1983 | 15Kilometr | 46:30 | – | Oct 29, 1983 | Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 1982 | 15Kilometr | 47:55 | – | Oct 30, 1982 | Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 1982 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:21 | – | Jul 11, 1982 | Chicago, IL (USA) |
| 1981 | 15Kilometr | 45:39 | – | Oct 31, 1981 | Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 1981 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:05 | – | Jun 21, 1981 | Chicago, IL (USA) |
| 1980 | 15Kilometr | 45:14 | – | Jun 29, 1980 | Portland, OR (USA) |