About James Butterfield
Born 1950. James Butterfield is a British rower.
James "Jim" Butterfield (born 1 September 1950 in Hamilton, Bermuda) was a rower for Bermuda at the 1972 Olympics.
As of 2015, is the only person to ever represent Bermuda in rowing at the Olympics. He also represented Bermuda in the marathon at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, finishing 17th.
His son Tyler Butterfield was a two-time Olympic triathlete for Bermuda while James himself finished 7th at the 1981 Ironman World Championship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is James Butterfield?
Bermudian rower
When was James Butterfield born?
James Butterfield was born on 1 September 1950 in Hamilton.
What is James Butterfield's occupation?
James Butterfield is a rower.
What nationality is James Butterfield?
James Butterfield is British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: James Butterfield
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