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 (aged 75 years 5 months 15 days) 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