James Hewson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Edward•Hewson |
| Used name | James•Hewson |
| Born | 15 March 1918 in Buffalo, New York (USA) |
| Died | 17 October 1978 in Buffalo, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | St. Francis Xavier Athletic Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
James Hewson won six AAU titles as a distance walker between 1955 and 1958. In addition to competing as a walker at the 1956 Olympics, he won a silver medal as a rower in the coxless fours at the 1955 Pan American Games, a very unusual combination of sports. Hewson competed as an oarsman despite weighing only about 65 kg. (143 lbs.). He represented the St. Francis Xavier AC in athletics and the West Side Rowing Club. He was later murdered.
Personal Bests: 20kmW – 1-39:16 (1956); 50kmW – 4-43:30 (1958).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
James Hewson | |||
| 20 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 17 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Murdered (Murdered.)