Lee Roy, Jr. JAMES

United States of America
United States of America
WeightliftingWeightlifting
Olympic Medals
1S
Games Participations1
First Olympic GamesMontreal 1976
Year of Birth1953

Biography

Lee James was the top American hope for a weightlifting medal at the 1976 Olympics, but he was still given only a slim chance. He came through with the best total of his life (by 7.5 kg.) to capture a silver medal behind one of the greatest lifters of his era, David Rigert of the USSR. James had won only one previous national title, in 1976, but also won a gold medal at the 1975 Pan-American Games.

Olympic Results

Athlete Olympic Results Content

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