James Stewart (decathlete) explained

Birth Date:December 6, 1906
Birth Place:Barstow, Texas, U.S.
Death Date:January 20, 1991 (aged 84)
Death Place:Sweetwater, Texas, U.S.
Height:190 cm
Weight:82 kg
Sport:Athletics
Event:Decathlon
Pb:HJ – 1.988 m (1930)[1]
Club:Los Angeles Athletic Club
Show-Medals:yes

James Daniel Stewart (December 6, 1906 – January 20, 1991) was an American decathlete. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished fourth. He placed second at the AAU championships in 1928 and 1930 and fourth in 1927. He was also an accomplished high jumper, and representing the USC Trojans track and field team he was the 1930 NCAA high jump champion.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://trackfield.brinkster.net/Profile.asp?ID=6377&Gender=M James Stewart
  2. Web site: USC Men's Track & Field National Champions . 2024-05-11 . USC Athletics . en.