James Butterfield

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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

  1. ↑ "Jim Butterfield Bio". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Butterfield to race Spirit in Marion-Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sailing". The Royal Gazette. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  3. 1 2 "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.
  4. ↑ "Northeastern University Athletics - Northeastern in the Olympics". Gonu.com. Retrieved 15 August 2015.


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