About James Ginty
Lived 1908 – 1999 (aged 90–91). James Ginty was a British athletics competitor.
James Ginty (4 April 1908 – 17 December 1999) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Ginty finished second behind George Bailey in the steeplechase event at the 1935 AAA Championships.
After finishing second behind Tom Evenson in the steeplechase event at the 1936 AAA Championships, he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Ginty?
British athletics competitor
When was James Ginty born?
James Ginty was born on 4 April 1908.
When did James Ginty die?
James Ginty died in 1999.
What was James Ginty's occupation?
James Ginty was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was James Ginty?
James Ginty was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Ginty (athlete)
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