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.
He died of melanoma on September 10, 2016, aged 56, at home in Wilmington, Delaware.
Business career
Frank founded Masley Enterprises INC in the basement of his own home in July 2000.
Company Awards
Small Business Administration Delaware Small Business 2010 Person of the Year
White House and the Small Business Administration Champion for Change award in 2014 Delaware State Chamber of Commerce 2016 Gilman award
Athletic career
Frank Masley started his Luge career in the 1970s. During his career, he would compete in 3 winter Olympics, and collect 10 US titles in both singles and double luge events. Frank was the 1980, 1983, and 1984 doubles luge champion with his sliding partner, Raymond Bateman. He was the first Olympic flag-bearer in USA Luge history in the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Winter Olympic games.
Frank Masley was an incredible competitor and teammate. His contributions and athleticism would make him the first inductee to the Luge Hall of Fame.
Awards Named After
Two Awards were created in memory of Frank.