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Athlete Bio#
Age
Died (Aged 70)
1909-1980
Hometown
Glendale, CA
Education
Glendale High School (Glendale, Calif.) University of Southern California; Glendale Community College
Personal
Nicknamed “Flying Frank”...Won the sprints and long jump events at the state meet as a high schooler...Made his first Olympic team at 19 years old...Was coached at the University of Southern California by Dean Cromwell...Worked for the Los Angeles school system as director of special schools for 22 years upon his retirement from track and field...Gave his collection of medals and trophies to the United Savings Helms Hall in Los Angeles, where they are now on display.Olympic Experience
- 3-time Olympian; 3-time Olympic medalist (3 gold)
- Olympic Games Berlin 1936, gold (4 x 100m Relay - Men), 4th (100m - Men)
- Olympic Games Los Angeles 1932, gold (4 x 100m Relay - Men)
- Olympic Games Amsterdam 1928, gold (4 x 100m Relay - Men), 4th (100m - Men)
Hall Of Fame Bio #
Frank Wykoff is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in the 4x100-meter race, becoming the first man to win three Olympic relay gold medals, each in world-record time. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Wykoff first competed for Team USA at the Olympic Games Amsterdam 1928. As a member of the 4x100 team, he ran the opening leg and helped the team match the world-record time on its way to victory. He won two Amateur Athletic Union and NCAA 100-yard dash championships before winning his second Olympic gold medal as a member of the 4x100 team at the Los Angeles 1932 Games. Wykoff then anchored the same relay team at the Berlin Games in 1936, winning his third gold medal and again lowering the world record. After his athletic career, Wykoff worked as a teacher and administrator in the Los Angeles County school system until his passing in 1972 at age 70.
