James Butterfield
James "Jim" Butterfield (born 1 September 1950[1] in Hamilton, Bermuda) was a rower for Bermuda at the 1972 Olympics.[2]
As of 2015, is the only person to ever represent Bermuda in rowing at the Olympics.[3] He also represented Bermuda in the marathon at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, finishing 17th.
His son Tyler Butterfield was a two-time Olympic triathlete for Bermuda while James himself finished 7th at the 1981 Ironman World Championship.[3]
He previously attended Northeastern University.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Jim Butterfield Bio". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Butterfield to race Spirit in Marion-Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sailing". The Royal Gazette. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Ironman: The Butterfield and Benson legacy - Bermuda Sun". Bermudasun.bm. 24 October 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ "Northeastern University Athletics - Northeastern in the Olympics". Gonu.com. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
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