James Jameson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameJames Walker•Jameson
Used nameJames•Jameson
Born28 May 1878 in Antrim, New Hampshire (USA)
Died15 October 1972 in Antrim, New Hampshire (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

James Jameson ran the 100 metre handicap event at the 1900 Paris Olympics, but did not get past the first round. Jameson was a New Hampshire native who attended Princeton University. He then attended medical school and was on staff as a surgeon for two years at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He established his own surgery practice in Concord, New Hampshire in 1919, staying in that area until his death.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Athletics USA James Jameson
100 metres, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 2 h12 r1/3