Name James Dillion | Role Olympic athlete | |
Died September 16, 2010, Arlington, Texas, United States Olympic medals Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's discus throw | ||
James Leo "Jim" Dillion (May 2, 1929 – September 16, 2010) 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.
After retiring from competitions Dillion became an airplane mechanic and private pilot. In a free time he restored planes and cars together with his son Jimmy.
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