James Dillion
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 2 May 1929, Plain City | |
| Death | 16 September 2010Arlington (aged 81 years) |
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James Leo "Jim" Dillion (May 2, 1929 – September 16, 2010) 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.
After retiring from competitions Dillion became an airplane mechanic and private pilot. In a free time he restored planes and cars together with his son Jimmy.