James Lintott

Olympic athlete

1886 –

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Who is James Lintott?

James Frederick Lintott was a British athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.

Lintott placed second in his semifinal heat of the 800 metres, not advancing to the final. He stayed close to winner Mel Sheppard, finishing at 1:58.8 to Sheppard's 1:58.0 before the American runner went on to break the world record in winning the gold medal in the final.

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Born
1886
Nationality
  • United Kingdom

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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