James Bunten

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Clark•Bunten
Used nameJames•Bunten
Born28 March 1875 in Glasgow, Scotland (GBR)
Died3 June 1935 in Glasgow, Scotland (GBR)
AffiliationsRoyal Clyde Yacht Club, Hunters Quay (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Mechanical engineer James Bunten was one of the 10-man crew aboard Thomas Glen-CoatsHera, which won the gold medal in the 12-metre class at the 1908 Olympics. Bunten was educated at St. John’s College, Grimsargh in Lancashire, a private school for the children from well-to-do families, as his father was a well-known Scottish spindle manufacturer. His father, and James Clark Bunten, who was a wealthy engineer, industrialist, and former chairman of the Caledonian Railway company, were brothers, and it was after him that James Clark junior was named. Ironically, Bunten’s father Robert and his brother died within four days of each other in July 1901.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Sailing GBR James Bunten
12 metres, Open (Olympic) Hera 1 Gold