About James Campbell
Lived 1901 – 1975 (aged 73). James Campbell was a British athletics competitor.
James Harper Poynter Campbell also known as John Campbell (4 November 1901 – 2 July 1975) was a British athlete, who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Campbell finished second behind Donald Sumner in the pole jump event at the 1924 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he was selected for the British team at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris where he finished equal 15th in qualifying during the men's pole vault event.
Campbell finished third behind Franklin Kelley in the pole jump event at the 1926 AAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Campbell?
British athletics competitor
When was James Campbell born?
James Campbell was born on 4 November 1901 in Queenscliff.
When did James Campbell die?
James Campbell died on 2 July 1975 in Dublin.
What was James Campbell's occupation?
James Campbell was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was James Campbell?
James Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Campbell (pole vaulter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Campbell. https://biography.guide/james-campbell-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "James Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-campbell-athletics-competitor/.
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