Francis Csorba Obituary: Life, Accomplishments, And Funeral Arrangements For A Dedicated Athlete
Francis “Frank” Lawrence Csorba, a beloved student athlete at the University of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. He was a rising star in the track and field world, and his sudden death has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and teammates. This article will take a closer look at Francis’ life, his accomplishments, and the legacy he leaves behind.
I. Francis Csorba: A Rising Track Star
Early Life and Education
Francis “Frank” Lawrence Csorba was born on December 12, 2000, in Goshen, New York. He was a natural athlete from a young age, and he excelled in both track and field and cross-country. Frank attended the University of Lynchburg, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and was pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health.
Athletic Accomplishments
Frank was a dedicated member of the University of Lynchburg’s Track & Field and Cross-Country programs. He was a six-time All-American, a 2024 DMR National Champion, and a three-time Cross Country National Qualifier. Frank also won three ODAC Cross Country Championships and was named the ODAC Cross Country Runner of the Year twice. In addition to his success in cross-country, Frank was also a nine-time All-ODAC performer in track & field and a five-time ODAC Champion.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Started posting videos on YouTube |
| 2019 | Reached 100,000 subscribers on YouTube |
| 2020 | Reached 1 million followers on Instagram |
| 2021 | Launched her own clothing line |
| 2022 | Appeared in her first TV show |
- Frank’s Accolades:
- – 6x All-American: 2023 Cross Country, 2024 DMR, 2023 DMR, 2023 Outdoor 5k, 2023 Indoor 3k, 2021 Outdoor 10k
- – 2024 DMR National Champion
- – 3x Cross Country National Qualifier
- – 3x Cross Country All-ODAC
- – 2022 ODAC Cross Country Champion
- – 2023 ODAC Cross Country Champion
- – 2022 Cross Country ODAC Runner of the Year
- – 2023 Cross Country ODAC Runner of the Year
- – 9-time All-ODAC performer in track & field
- – 5-time ODAC Champion in track & field
- – Six-time ODAC runner of the week in cross country
- – Three-time ODAC track athlete of the week
- – USTFCCCA National Cross Country Runner of the Week
- – USTFCCCA National Outdoor Track Runner of the Week
- – 2023 Cross Country South Region Runner of the Year
- – Nine-time USTFCCCA Indoor All-Region
- – Six-time USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Region
- – Two-time USTFCCCA Cross Country All-Region
- – 2022 VaSID Indoor Track Athlete of the Year
- – Three-time Indoor All-State winner
- – Three-time Outdoor All-State winner
- – Lynchburg and ODAC record in cross country 8k: 23:50.6
- – Lynchburg records in outdoor 5k and 10k, Indoor 3k and DMR
II. Remembering Francis Csorba: A Life Cut Short
Francis “Frank” Lawrence Csorba was a remarkable young man who touched the lives of many people. He was a talented athlete, a dedicated student, and a loving friend. His sudden death on April 22, 2024, has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Frank was born on December 12, 2000, in Goshen, New York. He was a natural athlete from a young age, and he excelled in both track and field and cross-country. He attended the University of Lynchburg, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and was pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Started posting videos on YouTube |
| 2019 | Reached 100,000 subscribers on YouTube |
| 2020 | Reached 1 million followers on Instagram |
| 2021 | Launched her own clothing line |
| 2022 | Appeared in her first TV show |
Frank was a dedicated member of the University of Lynchburg’s Track & Field and Cross-Country programs. He was a six-time All-American, a 2024 DMR National Champion, and a three-time Cross Country National Qualifier. Frank also won three ODAC Cross Country Championships and was named the ODAC Cross Country Runner of the Year twice. In addition to his success in cross-country, Frank was also a nine-time All-ODAC performer in track & field and a five-time ODAC Champion.
- Frank’s Accolades:
- – 6x All-American: 2023 Cross Country, 2024 DMR, 2023 DMR, 2023 Outdoor 5k, 2023 Indoor 3k, 2021 Outdoor 10k
- – 2024 DMR National Champion
- – 3x Cross Country National Qualifier
- – 3x Cross Country All-ODAC
- – 2022 ODAC Cross Country Champion
- – 2023 ODAC Cross Country Champion
- – 2022 Cross Country ODAC Runner of the Year
- – 2023 Cross Country ODAC Runner of the Year
- – 9-time All-ODAC performer in track & field
- – 5-time ODAC Champion in track & field
- – Six-time ODAC runner of the week in cross country
- – Three-time ODAC track athlete of the week
- – USTFCCCA National Cross Country Runner of the Week
- – USTFCCCA National Outdoor Track Runner of the Week
- – 2023 Cross Country South Region Runner of the Year
- – Nine-time USTFCCCA Indoor All-Region
- – Six-time USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Region
- – Two-time USTFCCCA Cross Country All-Region
- – 2022 VaSID Indoor Track Athlete of the Year
- – Three-time Indoor All-State winner
- – Three-time Outdoor All-State winner
- – Lynchburg and ODAC record in cross country 8k: 23:50.6
- – Lynchburg records in outdoor 5k and 10k, Indoor 3k and DMR
Frank was more than just an athlete. He was a kind and compassionate person who always put others before himself. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
III. Final Thought
Francis Csorba was a young man with a bright future ahead of him. He was a talented athlete, a dedicated student, and a loving friend. His sudden death is a reminder that life is precious and that we should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones. Francis will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on through the impact he had on the world.
