Jim McIntosh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Stewart "Jim"•McIntosh
Used nameJim•McIntosh
Born9 August 1930 in Detroit, Michigan (USA)
Died24 February 2018
Measurements185 cm / 81 kg
AffiliationsDetroit Boat Club, Detroit (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jim McIntosh attended his hometown school, the University of Detroit, and rowed for the Detroit BC. He was the stroke-oar for their club crew at the 1956 Olympics. He continued to compete after the Olympics, winning a national title in 1959 in the pairs with. He later worked as an engineer for the General Motors Proving Ground for over 30 years. After retirement he attended and graduated from a carpenter’s trade school.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Jim McIntosh
Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver

Special Notes