Jim Wedderburn
Barbadian sprinter
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James Wedderburn (born 23 June 1938) is a Barbadian athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics | ||
Representing  British West Indies | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1960 Rome | 4x400 metre relay |
Wedderburn competed for the NYU Violets track and field team in the NCAA.[1]
He competed for the British West Indies in the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates from Jamaica Malcolm Spence, Keith Gardner and George Kerr.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the British West Indies | |||||
| 1960 | Olympic Games | Rome, Italy | 14th (qf) | 400 m | 47.0 |
| 3rd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:04.13 | |||
Representing  Barbados | |||||
| 1962 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Kingston, Jamaica | 13th (h) | 400 m | 49.2 |
Personal bests
- 400 metres – 46.5h y (1961)
