Frank Rivera

Frank Rivera (actually Francisco Rivera Paniagua; born March 9, 1928 in San Juan ; † October 31, 2013 ibid) was a Puerto Rican sprinter and middle-distance runner .

At the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952 , he was eliminated over 400 m and 800 m in the preliminary run.

In 1955 he was fourth over 400 m at the Pan American Games in Mexico City . The following year he came at the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956 over 800 m and in the 4-by-400-meter relay not beyond the first round.

At the Pan American Games in Chicago in 1959 , he won bronze with the Puerto Rican 4 x 400 meter relay.

Personal bests

440 yards: 47.8 s, June 20, 1953, Fort Jackson (equivalent to 47.5 s over 400 m)
800 m: 1: 52.3 min, 1956

personal data
SURNAME	Rivera, Frank
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Rivera Paniagua, Francisco
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Puerto Rican sprinter and middle distance runner
DATE OF BIRTH	March 9, 1928
PLACE OF BIRTH	San Juan
DATE OF DEATH	October 31, 2013
Place of death	San Juan