James Leo Dillion (May 2, 1929 – September 16, 2010)[3] was an American discus thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Domestically he won the NCAA title in 1952 and the AAU title in 1952.[1]

After retiring from competitions Dillion became an airplane mechanic and private pilot. In his free time he restored planes and cars together with his son Jimmy.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Jim Dillion Archived December 6, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ James Dillion. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ September 21, 2010. auburntigers.com


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