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James O'Brien

1925 – 1988

Canadian sprinter

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About James O'Brien

Lived 1925 – 1988 (aged 62). James O'Brien was a Canadian sprinter.

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Important facts

Born

24 July 1925, Toronto

Birth century

20th century

Died

27 May 1988

Occupation

Sprinter

Nationality

Canada

Also known as

James Vincent O'Brien, Jimmy O'Brien

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James O'Brien's

George de Hevesy

1885 – 1966

Chemist

John Edensor Littlewood

Frequently asked questions

Who was James O'Brien?

Canadian sprinter

When was James O'Brien born?

James O'Brien was born on 24 July 1925 in Toronto.

When did James O'Brien die?

James O'Brien died on 27 May 1988.

What was James O'Brien's occupation?

James O'Brien was a sprinter.

What nationality was James O'Brien?

James O'Brien was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James O'Brien

· Wikidata: Q21176242

· DBpedia: James O'Brien (sprinter)

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