Jimmy Watkins (cyclist)

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Jimmy Watkins
Personal information
Full nameJames David Watkins
Born (1982-08-26) August 26, 1982 (age 42)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15.1 st)
Team information
DisciplineTrack
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Guadalajara Team sprint
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Mexico City 1km time trial
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Mar del Plata Team sprint
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Mexico City Keirin
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Medellin Sprint
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Medellin Team sprint

James David Watkins (born August 26, 1982) is an American track cyclist. [1] [2] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's sprint, where he reached the quarterfinals, [3] and sealed a sixth-place ranking in the final classification race. [4]

Personal

Watkins is a firefighter in his hometown of Bakersfield, California. He is married with a daughter.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jimmy Watkins". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Jimmy Watkins". London2012.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Men's Sprint – Quarterfinals". London2012. August 5, 2012. Archived from the original on August 5, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Men's Sprint – Race for 5th–8th Places". London2012. August 5, 2012. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
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