Francis Joseph "Frank" Masley (June 30, 1960 – September 10, 2016) was an American luger. He competed in the 1980, 1984, and 1988 Winter Olympics. He was the first Olympic flag-bearer in USA Luge history in the 1984 Olympic opening ceremonies.
Personal information | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | Wilmington, Delaware | June 30, 1960
Died | September 10, 2016 Wilmington, Delaware | (aged 56)
Education | Christiana High School |
Alma mater | Drexel University |
Sport | |
Sport | Luge |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals | 1980, 1984, 1988 |
Updated on 18 September 2016. |
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Masley attended Christiana High School and later earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel University.[1][2]
He died of melanoma on September 10, 2016, aged 56, at home in Wilmington, Delaware.[2][3]
Frank founded Masley Enterprises INC in the basement of his own home in July 2000.[4]
Frank Masley started his luge career in the 1970s.[9] During his career, he would compete in 3 winter Olympics, and collect 10 US titles in both singles and double luge events.[10] Frank was the 1980, 1983, and 1984 doubles luge champion with his sliding partner, Raymond Bateman.[10] He was the first Olympic flag-bearer in USA Luge history[9] in the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Winter Olympic games.
In 1997 Masley was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.[11]
Frank Masley was also chosen as the first inductee to USA Luge's Hall of Fame.[12]
Two Awards were created in memory of Frank.
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