Jim Workman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Theodore "Jim"•Workman
Used nameJim•Workman
Born30 April 1908 in Woodward, Oklahoma (USA)
Died15 October 1983 in Orange County, California (USA)
Measurements192 cm / 83 kg
AffiliationsCalifornia Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jim Workman attended the University of California and rowed for their eight that won the 1928 IRA Regatta and the Olympic Games gold medal. He later became a career officer in the U.S. Air Force, eventually retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Jim Workman
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold