Dr. James "Jim" George Ohio Strength and Power HoF inductee 2022

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Dr. James “Jim” George

 

Jim started lifting in the late 1940s and joined the American College of Modern Weightlifting Club. Jim would also represent the York Barbell Club later in his career. Jim is a 2X Olympian, a Pan American Games Champion, lifted in 4 World Championships, and is a 4X Senior National Champion. Jim set World Records in the snatch, clean, and jerk during his career. Jim had a long career as a Dentist and is the younger brother of Dr. Peter George. Jim is a member of the US Weightlifting Hall of Fame.

 

1^st 181lb class 1954 Jr. Nationals

3^rd 181lb class 1955 Senior Nationals

3^rd 181lb class 1955 World Championships

1^st 181lb class 1956 Senior Nationals

3^rd 181lb class 1956 Olympic Games

2^nd 181lb class 1957 World Championships

2^nd 181lb class 1957 Senior Nationals

1^st 181lb class 1958 Senior Nationals

2^nd 181lb class 1958 World Championships

1^st 181lb class 1959 Senior Nationals

1^st 181lb class 1959 Pan American Games

3^rd 181lb class 1959 World Championships

1^st 181lb class 1960 Senior Nationals

2^nd 181lb class 1960 Olympic Games

2^nd 198lb class 1961 Senior Nationals

 

Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Wed Sep 28 20:18:00 UTC 2022 | Last Updated: Tue Dec 26 17:11:14 UTC 2023