September 16, 2010 (aged 81) Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater
Auburn University
Height
188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight
99 kg (218 lb)
Sport
Sport
Athletics
Event(s)
Discus throw, shot put
Club
Auburn Tigers
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
DT – 55.07 m (1954) SP – 16.11 m (1952)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing United States
Olympic Games
1952 Helsinki
Discus throw
James Leo Dillion (May 2, 1929 – September 16, 2010)[3] was an American discus thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Domestically he won the NCAA title in 1952 and the AAU title in 1952.[1]
After retiring from competitions Dillion became an airplane mechanic and private pilot. In his free time he restored planes and cars together with his son Jimmy.[1]
^ abcJim Dillion Archived December 6, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
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