About James Lintott
Lived 1886 – 1963 (aged 77). James Lintott was a British athletics competitor.
James Frederick Lintott (born 29 March 1886 in Wallington, London, died 21 April 1963 in Croydon) was a British athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Biography Lintott finished third in the 880 yards event behind Arthur Astley at the 1906 AAA Championships.
At the 1908 Olympic Games, Lintott represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics and placed second in his semifinal heat of the 800 metres, not advancing to the final. He stayed close to winner Mel Sheppard, finishing at 1:58.8 to Sheppard's 1:58.0 before the American runner broke the world record and won the gold medal in the final.
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Who was James Lintott?
British athlete
When was James Lintott born?
James Lintott was born on 29 March 1886.
When did James Lintott die?
James Lintott died on 21 April 1963.
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James Lintott was an athletics competitor.
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James Lintott was British.
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