David James

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDavid Nowell•James
Used nameDavid•James
Born9 December 1949 in Newport News, Virginia (USA)
Measurements180 cm / 64 kg
NOC United States

Biography

David James grew up in Newport News, Virginia, where he graduated from Matthews High School in 1968. He later attended Christopher Newport College, graduating in 1972. He sailed Flying Dutchman at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics alongside his older brother, Robert James. James represented the Yacht Haven Club.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Sailing USA David James
Two Person Heavyweight Dinghy, Open (Olympic) Bob James 10

Olympic family relations