About Jim Brown
Lived 1909 – 2000 (aged 90). Jim Brown was a Canadian sprinter.
James Ross "Buster" Brown (August 4, 1909 – July 7, 2000) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
In 1932 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the Olympic 4×100 metres event.
At the 1930 Empire Games he won the gold medal with the Canadian relay team in the 4×110 yards competition. In the 100 yards contest he was eliminated in the heats. He died in Edmonton in 2000 from complication arising from a broken hip, aged 90.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Brown?
Canadian sprinter (1909-2000)
When was Jim Brown born?
Jim Brown was born on 4 August 1909 in Cranbrook.
When did Jim Brown die?
Jim Brown died on 6 July 2000.
What was Jim Brown's occupation?
Jim Brown was a sprinter.
What nationality was Jim Brown?
Jim Brown was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Brown (sprinter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Brown. https://biography.guide/jim-brown-sprinter/
MLA: "Jim Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-brown-sprinter/.
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