About James H. Johnson
Lived 1874 – 1921 (aged 46–47). James H. Johnson was a British figure skater.
James Henry Johnson (1874 – 15 November 1921) was a British pair skater competitive during the early days of modern figure skating. He and partner Phyllis Johnson won the silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics to include figure skating events.
The Johnsons also participated in the first official World Figure Skating Championships pairs' competition, placing second behind Anna Hübler and Heinrich Burger of Germany. The Johnsons finished first in 1909, third in 1910, and first again in 1912.
Results (with Phyllis Johnson) Event 1908 1909 1910 1912 Summer Olympic Games 2nd World Championships 2nd 1st 3rd 1st
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Who was James H. Johnson?
figure skater (1874–1921)
When was James H. Johnson born?
James H. Johnson was born in 1874.
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James H. Johnson died on 15 November 1921 in Paddington.
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James H. Johnson was a figure skater.
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James H. Johnson was British.
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