Frank Shorter Quotes
A collection of quotes by Frank Shorter.
Frank Shorter is a former American long-distance runner best known for his achievements in the marathon. Born on October 31, 1947, in Munich, Germany, Shorter moved to the United States as a child. He won the gold medal in the marathon event at the 1972 Summer Olympics, heralding the running boom in America and popularizing the sport. Shorter also won multiple national titles and set various American records. Throughout his career, he played a significant role in promoting distance running, advocating for drug testing in sports, and has been regarded as one of the most influential figures in American distance running.