About Jim George
Born 1935. Jim George is an American weightlifter.
James D. George (born June 1, 1935) is a retired American weightlifter. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a bronze and a silver medal, respectively.
George is the son of Bulgarian immigrants from Macedonia. His elder brother, Pete George, was also an Olympic weightlifter. Jim was a four-time AAU champion and the 1959 Pan American champion in the light-heavyweight division. He also won four medals at the world championships (1955–1959) and set two world record (1956), in the snatch and clean and jerk.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim George?
Olympic weightlifter
When was Jim George born?
Jim George was born on 1 June 1935 in Akron.
What is Jim George's occupation?
Jim George is a weightlifter.
What nationality is Jim George?
Jim George is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim George (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim George. https://biography.guide/jim-george-weightlifter/
MLA: "Jim George." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-george-weightlifter/.
Chicago: "Jim George." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-george-weightlifter/.
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