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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Vic Frank Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- ↑ "U. S. TRACK SQUAD NAMED FOR MEET; 8 Collegians Complete Team for Maccabiah Games in Israel Sept. 20-29". timesmachine.nytimes.com.
- ↑ Vic Frank at Olympedia ( archive )
