James Achurch

James Dudley Achurch (21 January 1928 5 November 2015)[1] was an Australian javelin thrower who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.[2] He won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada.[3]

James Achurch
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born(1928-01-21)21 January 1928
Epping, New South Wales
Died5 November 2015(2015-11-05) (aged 87)
Nambour, Queensland
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw
Updated on 23 November 2015.

References

  1. James Achurch's obituary
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "James Achurch". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  3. "James Achurch". Australian Commonwealth Games Association. Archived from the original on 29 February 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2015.


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