James Stewart

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Daniel•Stewart
Used nameJames•Stewart
Born6 December 1906 in Barstow, Texas (USA)
Died20 January 1991 in Sweetwater, Texas (USA)
Measurements190 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsLAAC, Los Angeles (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

James Stewart placed second in the AAU decathlon in 1928 and 1930 and was fourth in 1927. He competed for Southern Cal, the Hollywood AC, and the Los Angeles AC. He twice won the Southern Pacific AAU Meet, in 1928 and 1932.

Stewart attempted to make the 1932 Olympic Team, but did not finish at the Western Olympic Trials. He also tried to make the 1932 team as a high jumper, but finished tied for 11th at the Final Trials.

Personal Best: Dec – 6530 (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics USA James Stewart
Decathlon, Men (Olympic) 4