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James Stewart (decathlete)

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James Stewart
Stewart (right) in 1928
Personal information
BornDecember 6, 1906
Barstow, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1991 (aged 84)
Sweetwater, Texas, U.S.
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventDecathlon
ClubLos Angeles Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal bestHJ – 1.988 m (1930)[1]

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.[2] He was also an accomplished high jumper, and representing the USC Trojans track and field team he was the 1930 NCAA high jump champion.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ James Stewart. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ James Stewart. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ James Stewart at Olympedia
  4. ^ "USC Men's Track & Field National Champions". USC Athletics. Retrieved May 11, 2024.