James Duncan (discus thrower)

James Duncan
James Duncan in 1913
Personal information
BornSeptember 25, 1887
New York, United States
DiedJanuary 21, 1955 (aged 67)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventDiscus throw
ClubMohawk Athletic Club
Bradhurst Field Club
Irish American Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best47.59 m (1912)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1912 Stockholm Discus throw
Duncan hurling the discus at the 1912 Summer Olympics

James Henry Duncan (September 25, 1887 – January 21, 1955) was an American discus thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] During World War I he rose to the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

  1. ^ Jim Duncan Archived 2012-08-27 at the Wayback Machine. Sports-reference.com