Jim Flanigan

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Showers "Jim"•Flanigan
Used nameJim•Flanigan
Born3 August 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died28 March 1937 (aged 58 years 7 months 25 days) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
AffiliationsVesper Boat Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jim Flanigan was in the fourth seat on the Vesper eight at the 1904 Olympics. Flanigan had a very long rowing career, winning several national titles for Vesper, almost always accompanied by his closest rowing companion, Harry DeBaecke. His business was as a restaurant owner in Philadelphia.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Jim Flanigan
Eights, Men (Olympic) Vesper Boat Club 1 Gold