James Burke (wrestler)

James "Jim" Burke (February 20, 1936 May 11, 2006) was an American Greco-Roman wrestler. He was a bronze medalist at the 1962 Greco-Roman World Championships, making him the first American to win a medal at the Greco-Roman World Championships. He also competed in the men's Greco-Roman lightweight division at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]

James Burke
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1936-02-20)February 20, 1936
Denver Colorado, U.S.
DiedMay 11, 2006(2006-05-11) (aged 70)
California, U.S.
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1962 Toledo 70 kg

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "James Burke Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2019.


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