1891 - 1973
James Wilson (athlete) Scottish Track and Field
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| First Name |
James
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| Last Name |
Wilson
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| Birthday |
2nd October, 1891
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| Birthplace |
Windsor, Berkshire, England
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| Died |
1973
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| Place of Death |
London Borough of Brent, Great Britain
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Weight |
132lbs (60 kg)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
Scottish
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| Occupation |
Track and Field
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James Wilson (2 October 1891 – 1973) was a Scottish long-distance runner who specialised in the 10,000 metres. He competed for Great Britain at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres, five seconds behind Paavo Nurmi; Wilson beat Nurmi by some 5 seconds in the heats. He finished fourth in the individual 8,000 m cross-country race, again behind Nurmi, but won a silver medal with the British team. Nationally Wilson won Scottish titles over 4 miles in 1914–20 and over 10 miles in 1920.
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