Herbert Jamison
American sprinter
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Herbert Brotherson Jamison (September 17, 1875 – June 22, 1938) was an American sprinter who won a silver medal in the 400 m at the 1896 Summer Olympics. His favorite event, 200 m, was not yet part of the Olympics.[1]
BornSeptember 17, 1875
Peoria, Illinois, United States
DiedJune 22, 1938 (aged 62)
Peoria, Illinois, United States
AlmamaterPrinceton University
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Herbert Jamison at the 1896 Olympics | ||||||||||||
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| Born | September 17, 1875 Peoria, Illinois, United States | |||||||||||
| Died | June 22, 1938 (aged 62) Peoria, Illinois, United States | |||||||||||
| Alma mater | Princeton University | |||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
Event | 400 m | |||||||||||
| Club | Princeton Tigers | |||||||||||
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| Personal best | 400 m – 55.2 (1896)[1][2] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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In 1897 Jamison graduated from Princeton University and joined the family business in agriculture. Seven years later he founded an insurance agency in his native Peoria, Illinois, which he ran until his death.[3]
