Jim Brooker
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Kent "Jim"•Brooker |
| Used name | Jim•Brooker |
| Born | 12 August 1902 in Cass City, Michigan (USA) |
| Died | 25 September 1973 (aged 71 years 1 month 13 days) in Bay City, Michigan (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm |
| Affiliations | Michigan Wolverines, Ann Arbor (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Jim Brooker, of the University of Michigan, was one of the athletes who finished in a four-way tie at 13-0 (3.96) at the 1924 Final Trials. None of the U.S. vaulters could match this height at Paris, although by finishing third to his teammates, Lee Barnes and Glenn Graham, Brooker completed a clean sweep of the medals for the United States. In 1923 he tied for first place at the NCAA.
Personal Best: PV – 3.97 (1925).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Jim Brooker | |||
| Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |