James Margolis
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Arthur•Margolis |
| Used name | James•Margolis |
| Born | 17 July 1936 in New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 13 May 2025 (aged 88 years 9 months 27 days) in White Plains, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | US Navy, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
James Margolis attended Columbia University, graduating in 1958. He was 1957 NCAA Champion with the épée. In 1960 Margolis was in the US Navy, serving as a lieutenant. He placed second in épée in 1959 and third in 1960 at the U.S. National Championships.
After graduating from Columbia Margolis had a successful 40-year career in life insurance, primarily with Northwestern Mutual. He was an active member of the School of Practical Philosophy and did extensive community volunteer work.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Fencing | USA |
James Margolis | |||
| Épée, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 4 p10 r1/5 | |||||
| Épée, Team, Men (Olympic) | United States | =9 | ||||
| Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) | United States |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1963 São Paulo FEN gold: épée team)