Jim George

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames D. "Jim"•George
Used nameJim•George
Born1 June 1935 in Akron, Ohio (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 81-83 kg
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Although not as well-known as his older brother, Pete, Ohio State’s Jim George was a very accomplished lifter in his own right. He was a four-time AAU champion in the light-heavyweight class and won that division at the 1959 Pan American Games. He never won a world title, but had two second- and two third-place finishes at the World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Jim George
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1960 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Jim George
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Olympic family relations

Special Notes