Frank Masley

Frank Masley
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1960-06-30)June 30, 1960
Wilmington, Delaware
DiedSeptember 10, 2016(2016-09-10) (aged 56)
Wilmington, Delaware
EducationChristiana High School
Alma materDrexel University
Sport
SportLuge
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals1980, 1984, 1988
Updated on 18 September 2016

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.

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]

  1. ^ Tresolini, Kevin (September 10, 2016). "Olympic luger and flag-bearer, glove-maker Masley dies". The News Journal. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Frank Masley, a 3-time US Olympian in luge, dies at 56". Miami Herald. NBC News. Associated Press. September 10, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.[dead link] Alt URL
  3. ^ "Frank Joseph Masley". The News Journal. Legacy.com. September 14, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.