Jim Brown (sprinter)
Canadian sprinter (1909–2000)
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James Ross "Buster" Brown (August 4, 1909 – July 7, 2000) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
FullnameJames Ross Brown
NicknameBuster
BornAugust 4, 1909
DiedJuly 7, 2000 (aged 90)
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
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| Full name | James Ross Brown | ||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Buster | ||||||||||||||
| Born | August 4, 1909 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | July 7, 2000 (aged 90) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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In 1932 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the Olympic 4×100 metres event.[1]
At the 1930 Empire Games he won the gold medal with the Canadian relay team in the 4×110 yards competition. In the 100 yards contest he was eliminated in the heats. He died in Edmonton in 2000 from complication arising from a broken hip, aged 90.[2]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Canada | |||||
| 1930 | British Empire Games | Hamilton, Canada | 3rd (ht 2) | 100 y | NT |
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