Herbert Brotherson Jamison (September 17, 1875 – June 22, 1938) was an American sprinter who won a silver medal in the 400 m at the 1896 Summer Olympics. His favorite event, 200 m, was not yet part of the Olympics.[1]

Herbert Jamison
Herbert Jamison at the 1896 Olympics
Personal information
BornSeptember 17, 1875
Peoria, Illinois, United States
DiedJune 22, 1938 (aged 62)
Peoria, Illinois, United States
Alma materPrinceton University
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight69 kg (152 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event400 m
ClubPrinceton Tigers
Achievements and titles
Personal best400 m – 55.2 (1896)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1896 Athens 400 m

In 1897 Jamison graduated from Princeton University and joined the family business in agriculture. Seven years later he founded an insurance agency in his native Peoria, Illinois, which he ran until his death.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Herbert Jamison Archived 2011-09-02 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Herbert Jamison. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ "Herbert Jamison". Olympedia. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
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