About James Atkinson
Lived 1929 – 2010 (aged 81). James Atkinson was an American bobsledder.
James Neil Atkinson (January 10, 1929 – July 31, 2010) was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.
Atkinson also won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with one gold (1950) and one silver (1951).
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Who was James Atkinson?
American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s
When was James Atkinson born?
James Atkinson was born on 10 January 1929 in DeLand.
When did James Atkinson die?
James Atkinson died on 31 July 2010 in Black Mountain.
What was James Atkinson's occupation?
James Atkinson was a bobsledder.
What nationality was James Atkinson?
James Atkinson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Atkinson (bobsleigh)
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