James Margolis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Arthur•Margolis
Used nameJames•Margolis
Born17 July 1936 in New York, New YorkUSA
Died13 May 2025 (aged 88 years 9 months 27 days) in White Plains, New YorkUSA
Measurements185 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsUS Navy — ?USA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

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 DNS

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