James Gathers
James Gathers (born June 13, 1930 in Sumter , South Carolina , † June 8, 2002 in Alcoa , Tennessee ) was an American athlete .
At the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952 , Gathers won the bronze medal in the 200-meter run behind his compatriots Andy Stanfield and Thane Baker .
In 1954 he became the Canadian 100 yard champion .
Personal best
Web links
- James Gathers in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
Footnotes
- ↑ gbrathletics: Canadian Championships
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gathers, James |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gathers, Jim |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American sprinter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 13, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sumter |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 8, 2002 |
| Place of death | Alcoa , Tennessee |