Lee James

Lee James

Lee James (born October 31 1953) was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.

Weightlifting achievements

*Silver Medalist in Olympic Games (1976)
*Silver Medalist in Senior World Championships (1976)
*Senior American record holder in snatch (1972-1992)
*Senior National Champion (1976 and 1978)

Notes of interest

Lee James caught the attention of York in 1973-74 and seemed to really turn it on to rise to the top. Set to 1974 worlds for experience, he moved up into the 198lb. class (after leaving the 181lb class) in 1975 and "the rest is history". Each month readers of "Strength & Health" were updated on the fabulous progreess of Lee James and Mark Cameron.

External links

* [http://www.weightliftingexchange.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=39&topic=1851.0 Lee James - Hall of Fame at Weightlifting Exchange]


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