Frank CLOSE

Frank Close won the National cross-country title and placed fourth in the International in 1935 and on the track, placed second in the 1936 AAA 3 miles, which earned him a place on the Olympic team. He was also a useful miler and finished sixth at the 1938 AAA Championships.

Personal Best: Mile – 4:17.6 (1940); 2000 – 5:32.0e (1937); 2 miles – 9:29.4 (1935); 3 miles – 14:20.2 (1936); 5000 – 15:10.6 (1936).