Jim Flanigan

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Showers "Jim"•Flanigan
Used nameJim•Flanigan
Born3 August 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died28 March 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
AffiliationsVesper Boat Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jim Flanigan was in the fourth seat on the Vesper eight at the 1904 Olympics. Flanigan had a very long rowing career, winning several national titles for Vesper, almost always accompanied by his closest rowing companion, Harry DeBaecke. His business was as a restaurant owner in Philadelphia.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Jim Flanigan
Eights, Men (Olympic) Vesper Boat Club 1 Gold