James Dennis (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Omar Montia Dennis |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | February 25, 1976 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (265 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States United States |
| College team | University of Louisville |
James O. Dennis (born 25 February 1976) is an American discus thrower. His personal best throw is 63.55 metres, achieved in June 2008 in Chula Vista, California.
Dennis was a two-time All-American for the Louisville Cardinals track and field team, placing 4th at the 1997 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[1]
Dennis remains an active Masters athlete, winning the 2018 World Masters Athletics Championships and the 2024 World Masters Athletics Championships, among other championships.
References
[edit]- James Dennis at World Athletics
- James Dennis at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ "Dennis Earns National Ranking In Discus". Louisville Cardinals. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
External links
[edit]- James Dennis at IMDb
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