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Frank Murphy (pole vaulter)

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Frank Murphy
Personal information
Full nameFrank Dwyer Murphy
Nationality American
Born(1889-09-21)September 21, 1889
East Chicago, Illinois
DiedJune 11, 1980(1980-06-11) (aged 90)
Urbana, Illinois
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
EventPole Vault
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Bronze medal – third place 1912 Stockholm Pole vault
Updated on 24 August 2012

Frank Murphy (Frank Dwyer Murphy; September 21, 1889 – June 11, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

He was born in East Chicago, Illinois and died in Urbana, Illinois.

In 1912 he won a bronze medal in the pole vault event.