About Jim Clayton
Lived 1911 – 1992 (aged 81). Jim Clayton was a New Zealand rower.
Oliver Newton "Jim" Clayton (13 April 1911 – 9 June 1992) was a New Zealand rower.
At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four as their stroke. He was a member of the Petone Rowing Club, and his team members in the 1938 boat were Albert Hope, Ken Boswell, John Rigby, and George Burns (cox).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Clayton?
New Zealand rower
When was Jim Clayton born?
Jim Clayton was born on 13 April 1911 in Manawatū-Whanganui Region.
When did Jim Clayton die?
Jim Clayton died on 9 June 1992 in Wellington.
What was Jim Clayton's occupation?
Jim Clayton was a rower.
What nationality was Jim Clayton?
Jim Clayton was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Clayton (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Clayton. https://biography.guide/jim-clayton-rower/
MLA: "Jim Clayton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-clayton-rower/.
Chicago: "Jim Clayton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-clayton-rower/.
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