Francis James "Frank" Clement (born 26 April 1952 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish athlete who competed in the 1500 metres.

He was a member of Bellahouston Harriers and a graduate of Strathclyde University.

[1] Clement was an Olympic 1500 m finalist coming fifth at the 1976 Games in Montreal in a time of 3:39.65.

In 1973 Clement achieved success in the European Cup final which he won in a time of 3:40.8, defeating future Olympic bronze medalist Paul-Heinz Wellmann and 1974 European champion Klaus-Peter Justus.

He also won the 1973 World Student Games (Universiade) 1500m in a time of 3:42.32 defeating the top American runner Tony Waldrop.