About Lee James
Lived 1953 – 2023 (aged 69). Lee James was an American weightlifter.
Lee Roy James (October 31, 1953 – February 11, 2023) was an American Olympic weightlifter.
On February 18, 2023, it was announced that James had died at the age of 69.
Weightlifting achievements Silver Medalist Olympic Games (1976) Silver Medalist Senior World Championships (1976) Senior American record holder in snatch (1972-1992) Senior National Champion (1976 and 1978)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lee James?
American weightlifter (1953–2023)
When was Lee James born?
Lee James was born on 31 October 1953 in Gulfport.
When did Lee James die?
Lee James died on 11 February 2023 in Raleigh.
What was Lee James's occupation?
Lee James was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Lee James?
Lee James was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lee James (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lee James. https://biography.guide/lee-james-weightlifter/
MLA: "Lee James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lee-james-weightlifter/.
Chicago: "Lee James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lee-james-weightlifter/.
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