About James Dillion
Lived 1929 – 2010 (aged 81). James Dillion was an American athletics competitor.
James Leo Dillion (May 2, 1929 – September 16, 2010) was an American discus thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Domestically he won the NCAA title in 1952 and the AAU title in 1952.
After retiring from competitions Dillion became an airplane mechanic and private pilot. In his free time he restored planes and cars together with his son Jimmy.
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Who was James Dillion?
athletics competitor (1929–2010)
When was James Dillion born?
James Dillion was born on 2 May 1929 in Plain City.
When did James Dillion die?
James Dillion died on 16 September 2010 in Arlington.
What was James Dillion's occupation?
James Dillion was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was James Dillion?
James Dillion was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Dillion. https://biography.guide/james-dillion/
MLA: "James Dillion." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-dillion/.
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