About Jim Buchanan
Lived 1955 – 1977 (aged 21). Jim Buchanan was a Canadian athlete and athletics competitor.
Jim Buchanan (22 July 1955 – 7 June 1977) was a Canadian athlete. He competed in the men's long jump at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Buchanan died in a car accident near Sharbot Lake on 7 June 1977, just before leaving on a European tour to prepare for the 1980 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Buchanan?
Canadian athlete
When was Jim Buchanan born?
Jim Buchanan was born on 22 July 1955 in Ottawa.
When did Jim Buchanan die?
Jim Buchanan died on 7 June 1977.
What was Jim Buchanan's occupation?
Jim Buchanan was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jim Buchanan?
Jim Buchanan was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Buchanan (long jumper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Buchanan. https://biography.guide/jim-buchanan/
MLA: "Jim Buchanan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-buchanan/.
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