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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 27, 1908 Barberton, Ohio, United States |
| Died | May 26, 1997 (aged 88) Mount Airy, Ohio, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 400 metres |
James "Jimmie" Gordon (December 27, 1908 – May 26, 1997) was an American sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]
Gordon was from Cleveland, Ohio and competed for the Miami RedHawks track and field begging in the 1928-29 school year. He set a personal best 48.3 seconds over 440 yards in 1991. For his first three years of collegiate competition, he was undefeated in the 440 yards.[2] He achieved All-American honors at the 1931 NCAA Track and Field Championships, placing runner-up in the 440 yards.[3]
Gordon also played for the Miami RedHawks football team. He later coached for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks track and field team and for his alma mater.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "James Gordon Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ^ "MIAMI'S TRACK ACE May Be Widwest Chief Middle-Distance Hope For Olympic Games". Dayton Daily News. May 31, 1931. p. 34. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ "400 meters at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ James Gordon at Olympedia
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