George Frenn
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Michael•Frenn |
| Used name | George•Frenn |
| Born | 26 December 1941 in San Fernando, California (USA) |
| Died | 26 June 2006 in Sacramento, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 111 kg |
| Affiliations | Pacific Coast Club, Long Beach (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
George Frenn was AAU hammer champion in 1970-71 and won the AAU indoor weight throw six times from 1970-77, missing only in 1974 and 1976. He competed thrice in the hammer at the Pan American Games, finishing third in 1967, second in 1971, and seventh in 1975. He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1970 and later spent 35 years teaching science in California high schools.
Personal Bests: DT – 47.52 (155-11) (1962); HT – 70.89 (232-7) (1970).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
George Frenn | |||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) | 27 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–1 1967 Winnipeg ATH bronze: hammer throw; 1971 Cali ATH silver: hammer throw)
- Listed in Olympians Who Participated in the World's Strongest Man Competition (finished 8th in 1977)