Michael Franks (athlete), Date of Birth
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American track and field athlete
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About Michael Franks (athlete)
- Michael "Mike" Franks (born September 23, 1963) is a former American track and field athlete who competed in the 400-meter dash. He was the silver medalist in the event at the inaugural 1983 World Championships in Athletics.
- He was given the Harrison Dillard Award in 1984 for his achievements.
- While attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he took the 400 m title at the 1985 NCAA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship.
- That same year he took the gold medal at the 1985 IAAF Grand Prix Final and two further golds at the 1985 IAAF World Cup in the 400 m and 4×400-meter relay events.
- He was the fastest athlete of 1985 over 400 m with his personal best time of 44.47 seconds.He competed at the 1987 IAAF World Indoor Championships and secured the bronze medal behind Antonio McKay and Roberto Hernández.
- Turning to the outdoor season, he won at the 1987 Summer Universiade, taking the 400 m students' title.
- He was selected as an alternate for the 4×400 m relay at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics and helped set a championship record of 2:59.06 in the semi-finals (which was later improved upon when the Americans took gold in the event final.
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