About John James
Lived 1937 – 2024 (aged 87). John James was a British rower.
John Jesse James (21 September 1937 – 28 October 2024 ) was a British rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
In 1964 he was a crew member of the British boat which won the silver medal in the coxless fours event with John Russell, Hugh Wardell-Yerburgh, and William Barry.
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Who was John James?
British rower born 1937
When was John James born?
John James was born on 21 September 1937.
When did John James die?
John James died on 28 October 2024.
What was John James's occupation?
John James was a rower.
What nationality was John James?
John James was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John James. https://biography.guide/john-james-rower/
MLA: "John James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-james-rower/.
Chicago: "John James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-james-rower/.
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