Biography
Irish-born American thrower. Olympic medallist. One of the members of famous "Irish Whales" - a group of throwers who dominate the competitions.
He immigrated to United States in 1880s but gained US citizenship in 1893.
United States of America Throwing events James Mitchell
Also known as James Sarsfield 'Jim' Mitchel- Born
- 30 Jan 1864
- Died
- 3 Jul 1921 · aged 57
- Birthplace
- Emly, Ireland
- On the podium
- 1904
- Olympian
- 3× · St. Louis, Athens, Stockholm
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1 international medal + 24 national titles · 2 finals 4–8
By championship
| Championship | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| International total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
National championships
| Championship | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Championships | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Irish Championships | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| USA Track & Field Championships | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| National total | 24 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
Medals 1
| Year | Championship | Event | Venue | Place | Mark | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Olympic Games | 56pound weight throw | St. Louis | 3 | 10.13 ,5 |
Other achievements 2
| Year | Championship | Event | Venue | Place | Mark | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Olympic Games | HT | St. Louis | 5 | — | ||
| 1904 | Olympic Games | DT | St. Louis | 6 | — |
National results 25
- 1905 USA Track & Field Championships · Portland, OR 56pound weight throw 1 10.09
- 1903 USA Track & Field Championships · Milwaukee, WI 56pound weight throw 1 10.11
- 1903 USA Track & Field Championships · Milwaukee, WI HT 1 42.70
- 1900 USA Track & Field Championships · New York, NY 56pound weight throw 1 10.79
- 1897 USA Track & Field Championships · Manhattan, NY 56pound weight throw 1 9.80
- 1896 USA Track & Field Championships · Manhattan, NY 56pound weight throw 1 9.32
- 1896 USA Track & Field Championships · Manhattan, NY HT 1 41.06
- 1895 USA Track & Field Championships · Manhattan, NY HT 1 42.43
- 1895 USA Track & Field Championships · Manhattan, NY 56pound weight throw 1 9.94
- 1894 USA Track & Field Championships · New York, NY 56pound weight throw 1 10.24
- 1894 USA Track & Field Championships · New York, NY SP 1 12.10 OC
- 1894 USA Track & Field Championships · New York, NY HT 1 41.39
- 1893 USA Track & Field Championships · Chicago, IL SP 1 12.29 OC
- 1893 USA Track & Field Championships · Chicago, IL HT 1 41.04
- 1893 USA Track & Field Championships · Chicago, IL 56pound weight throw 1 10.50
- 1888 AAA Championships · Crewe HT 1 38.00
- 1888 AAA Championships · Crewe SP 2 12.34
- 1888 Irish Championships · Dublin SP 1 11.96 GAA
- 1887 AAA Championships · Stourbridge HT 1 37.30
- 1887 AAA Championships · Stourbridge SP 1 11.92
- 1887 Irish Championships · Dublin SP 1 12.88 GAA
- 1887 Irish Championships · Dublin SP 1 11.95 IAAA
- 1886 Irish Championships · Dublin SP 1 11.87 GAA
- 1886 AAA Championships · London HT 1 33.64
- 1886 AAA Championships · London SP 1 11.61